CFO awards inclusion grants
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has selected the latest recipients of the Inclusion & Belonging Grants for the 2023–24 grant cycle. The program supports small grant requests to ensure equitable participation and engagement in local communities.
The six recipients, receiving a total of $11,500, are: Jaxon’s Badgers, $3,000; Marionville Elementary, $550; Monett R-1 School District, $3,000; Nixa Public Schools, $450; Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence, $2,500i; and Superstars of Point Performing Arts, $2,000. About $23,000 remains available in the Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program. Agencies may apply for up to $3,000 to support expenses related to ensuring diverse representation in leadership roles and the community; providing students with equitable opportunity for community engagement and leadership; and hosting events that ensure visible representations of belonging in the Ozarks.
Applications are reviewed and awarded through mid-June. To learn more about the CFO’s grant application process, visit cfozarks.org/applyforgrants.