Grant Seekers
Writing grants can be an overwhelming process! Each year in February we provide a FREE Grants Workshop to learn about the process.
2026 Grants Workshop
Join us February 5, 2026, for the Free Grants Workshop.
Improve your applications and stand out from the crowd
This FREE workshop is 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.
Thank you for Attending our FREE 2025 Grants Workshop!
In 2025, THCF received 150 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 $518,000 in competitive grants was awarded.
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 THCF Grants Portal
If you are not familiar with your Grants Portal or need a refresher, click here for Step by Step Tutorial instructions for "GLM Applicant Tutorial."
"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."
Nonprofit and Fundraising Resources
| Grant Writing Tips | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| The Logic Behind Logic Models | Article |
| Fundraising strategy | |
|---|---|
| Online Fundraising Compliance: What You Need to Know | Article |
| Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising Myths | Webinar |
| Planning and Facilitating Great Meetings | Article |
| Getting Started on the Journey to Equity and Inclusion | Article |
Questions?
Diana Castillo is here to help, email or call (816) 912-4184.
CHANGING THE WORLD
One grant at a time!
Learn more about the projects and programs supported by our competitive grants program.