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GrantMissouri Charless Foundation Grants for Older Adults — 2026

Atlas Opportunity Score84/100

Funding$10,000-$50,000 per year; food-bank and food-pantry awards are capped at $10,000 per year per distribution site.

DeadlineOctober 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) CST.

Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) public-nonprofit or qualifying fiscal-sponsor eligibility and that grant-funded services will reach economically insecure adults age 60+ in the Charless Foundation's target South St. Louis City ZIP codes. Choose one request pathway: home repairs, modifications, weatherization and/or preservation, or food insecurity; food-bank and food-pantry awards are limited to $10,000 per distribution site. Complete the St. Louis Community Foundation portal eligibility quiz, prepare the required project/program budget and financial attachments, and submit one application by October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) CST. Organizations that received a one-year Charless grant in 2025 or have a multi-year grant ending in 2026 must also have the required grant report submitted by November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Current statusActive — 2026 Charless Foundation RFP verified open; applications close October 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) CST.Source verificationOctober 6, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Nonprofit Organization

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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