Writing grants can be an overwhelming process! Below are some resources you may find helpful as you prepare your organization's proposal.

Thank you for Attending our Free 2025 Grants Workshop!

In 2024, THCF received 125 grant requests in the areas of children's education, wildlife conservation in Missouri, art and historic preservation, community betterment, education, nontraditional education, and health and human services. More than $508,000 in competitive grants were awarded.

Improve your applications and stand out from the crowd

This workshop was designed to guide nonprofits through the latest changes and updates to the competitive grants application process. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create the best proposal possible. Seating is limited, please only ONE representative per agency.

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2025 Grants Workshop | Video Timeline:

0:00 Introduction to THCF

5:16 GRANTS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

9:44 Eligibility
15:45 Evaluation Process
18:45 Jelley Family Foundation for Children's Education
21:20 Community Grants
24:15 Youth Advisory Council Site Visits
28:30 Q&A

32:50 NEW DASHBOARD TUTORIAL

47:00 Applications | General Operations
54:20 Applications | Programs
1:10:32 Budget
1:15:00 Q&A

The 2025 Grants Portal Has Changed

Our Grants Portal has changed to a "New Dashboard" view (not the "LegacyDashboard"). Click here for Step by Step Tutorial instructions for "GLM Applicant Tutorial (New Dashboard)". This will also be covered at our Annual Grants Workshop on Feb 6.

Applicant Tutorial (New Dashboard)

View the 2025 Workshop PowerPoint Slides

Click to view our slides from February 6, 2025

PowerPoint Slides

"A well-written grant proposal is not just about asking for money; it's about weaving a compelling narrative that demonstrates the real impact your project will have on the community you serve."

Other Resources

Grant Writing Tips
Grant Writing Secrets Unveiled	Webinar
Grant Writing is a Team Activity	Webinar
Grant Writing, The Right Way: Keys to Achieving a Higher Success Rate	Webinar
Building a Strong Case for Grant Funding	Webinar
8 Tips to Becoming a Magical Grant Professional	Article
4 Steps for Preparing a Grant Proposal Presentation	Article
Grant Writing the Right Way - Keys to Achieving a Higher Success Rate	Webinar
Tips for Telling and Selling Your Story in Grant Applications	Webinar
The Sustainability Question - What to do After the Grant Funding Runs Out	Webinar
Faith Based Organizations Getting Good Grants	Article
How to Determine the Best Funding Opportunities to Pursue	Webinar
Stop Chasing the Money - Create Winning Grant Strategies	Webinar
Anatomy Lessons for Grants - Elevating Your Grant writing	Webinar

GRANT TEMPLATES AND BUDGET TIPS
Put On Your Magic Grantmaker Goggles... and Let's Look at Proposal Budgets!	Article
Grant Budgets that Fully Fund Your Overhead	Webinar
Win That Grant: A Step-by-Step Template for Crafting a Winning Proposal	Article
Time-Saving Templates: Where Grant Writing, Time, & Money Meet	Webinar
The Logic Behind Logic Models	Article

Fundraising strategy
Online Fundraising Compliance: What You Need to Know	Article
Building a Fundraising Board	Webinar
Plan for Year-End Giving Now to Minimize Stress and Maximize Results	Webinar
Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising Myths	Webinar
Planning and Facilitating Great Meetings	Article
Getting Started on the Journey to Equity and Inclusion	Article
Building a Major Gifts Program - 6 Elements for Success	Webinar
Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising Myths	Webinar

MARKETING TIPS FOR FUNDRAISING
3 Ideas to Strengthen Your Nonprofit's Online Presence	Article
Hollywood Storytelling Techniques that Boost Your Online Fundraising	Webinar
Turn Your Nonprofit Website Into a Fundraising Tool: 5 Tips	Article
4 Tips for Creating More Effective Fundraising Appeals	Article
Maximizing Impact - Leveraging AI in the Nonprofit Sector	Webinar