Most philanthropic foundations seek to help individuals by
giving grants to established nonprofits in a local community instead of giving the grant directly to individual people. To find a nonprofit or other local
organization that offers help in your specific area of need, contact the
following:
- United Way of Greater St. Louis 314/421-INFO or –in Missouri- dial 211 or www.211.org
- The Social Services Department of the closest hospital
- The pastors or daytime staff of churches in your neighborhood
- Your city alderman and officials at the city, county or state agency that governs your area of need, e.g. social or public services, healthcare, etc.
- City— www.stlouis-mo.gov County— www.stlouisco.com State— www.mo.gov
- The Grants & Foundation Center has also compiled a print directory—"St. Louis Metro Area Human Service Help Contacts"—indexing more than 500 St. Louis Area Nonprofits currently providing a variety of help to individuals in need. To use this directory, ask at the G&FC desk.
Individuals seeking grants and other funding
assistance for pursuing an education or job training program are encouraged to first contact the Financial Aid office of
the school they wish to attend. Information on government grants/scholarships
and oter financial aid is available at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships?src=banner The Grants &
Foundation Center also has some resources about foundation or corporate scholarships
available to students on the Foundation
Grants to Individuals Online database.
Individuals seeking funding to start a small
business should ask for the information sheet “Where
Can I Find Information about Funding to Start a For-Profit Business” available
at the Grants & Foundation
Center or check the For-Profit Start-Up Helps page tab on this blog.
Foundation
Grants to Individuals Online database,
available at the Grants and
Foundation Center offers a listing of grants designated to meet a
variety of very specific needs, especially
in the arts, available directly to individuals from philanthropic foundations. Requirements vary.
Internet Sites for Individuals Seeking Grants
General
Information
Find out which
local government or nonprofit agency is eligible to apply for federal grants
at: www.grants.gov
OR see if you are eligible for a individual funds at www.benefits.gov
OR see if you are eligible for a individual funds at www.benefits.gov
www.ModestNeeds.org is
a nonprofit organization that facilitates crowdfunding for individuals with emergency needs.
Reference Books @ the Grants &
Foundation Center
Grants for Individuals, from the Foundation Center.
Annual Register of Grant Support,
from Information Today
Inc.
