SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Nonprofits, schools and other eligible organizations in Jasper County can apply for grants to upgrade outdated technology through a new $315,000 funding program administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
The Coover Regional Technology for Impact Grant Program will provide funding to rural organizations seeking to replace aging equipment, improve existing technology systems or introduce new solutions to strengthen their operations.
The program is accepting applications from eligible organizations throughout the foundation’s regional service area, which includes Jasper County. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, school districts, government entities and tax-exempt faith-based organizations.
Organizations may request funding in the suggested range of $15,000 to $25,000. The program has a total of $315,000 available.
Applications must be submitted by 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027. Organizations can begin the application process at cfozarks.org/applyforgrants.
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is administering the program on behalf of the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation, a private foundation managed by Commerce Trust Company.
Julia Dorothy Coover established the foundation in 1992 in memory of her husband. Since beginning its partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in 2001, the foundation has awarded more than $9.2 million in grants benefiting the Ozarks.
Additional information about the program and other available grants is available at cfozarks.org/find-grants.
