Missouri St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund 2027-2028 Youth-Led Funding Opportunity

St. Louis County Children's Service Fund is accepting 2027-2028 Youth-Led Funding applications through October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT for free youth mental health programs using art, recreation, or enrichment. Up to $25,000 per organization is available from a $150,000 pool.

FundingUp to $25,000 per organization; total funding pool up to $150,000; CSF may make up to 10 awards.

DeadlineOctober 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT.

Last verifiedSeptember 30, 2026

Required next actionEligible Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, qualifying government entities, or organizations using an eligible fiscal sponsor should review the official NOFO, confirm Missouri good standing and E-Verify participation, complete the CSF budget request and required affidavits, and submit in SurveyMonkey by October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT.

Broad Eligibility

Registered Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, qualifying Missouri government entities, or organizations with an eligible fiscal sponsor; must be in good standing with Missouri, participate in federal E-Verify, serve St. Louis County youth ages 5-18, and meet at least two of the funder's four program criteria. Schools and school districts are not eligible.

Atlas Analysis

The St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF) has opened its 2027-2028 Youth-Led Funding Opportunity for programs that support youth mental health through art, recreation, and enrichment activities serving St. Louis County youth ages 5-18.

Funding: CSF has approved a total pool of up to $150,000 and may make up to 10 awards. Organizations may request up to $25,000. The one-year funding period begins March 1, 2027.

Deadline: October 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT. Applications must be completed in SurveyMonkey. Late submissions will not be considered.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a registered Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit, an eligible Missouri government entity, or use a qualifying fiscal sponsor; be in good standing with Missouri; and participate in federal E-Verify. Schools and school districts, including public, private, and charter schools, are not eligible. Programs must serve children, youth, and families in St. Louis County, be free to participating youth, and meet at least two of the funder’s four criteria relating to new experiences/noncompetitive activities, underserved access, future-useful skills, and mental health awareness. Youth-led programs receive preference.

Application requirements: Required uploads include the CSF budget request, E-Verify MOU, and a notarized Work Authorization Affidavit signed and dated after September 10, 2026. Only PDFs are accepted for attachments. Nonprofit applicants must maintain a 2026 Candid Gold Seal of Transparency unless the funder’s stated waiver applies.

Atlas analysis: Atlas Opportunity Score 92/100. N9+ Fit 0/100. QC Healthcare/other Dr. Miltie Fit 5/100 conditional. This is a strong Missouri youth behavioral-health funding opportunity, but the controlling priorities focus on free art, recreation, enrichment, and mental-health awareness programming rather than clinical technology or connected diagnostics. Dr. Miltie, LLC is not a verified direct applicant. Applicant outreach may proceed only for organizations whose eligibility, business contact, E-Verify status, and deduplication can be verified.

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