Frequently Asked Questions

What type of organization are you looking for?

We will only award grants to organizations with a 501(C)3 tax status or exempt municipal agencies.
For-profit businesses are not eligible.
Any agencies based in the 16 county bi-state region is eligible to apply.

What type of project will you consider funding?

We will consider funding capital expenditures, including equipment.
Projects should fall into one of the following categories: Healthy Living, Beautification, or Community Development.
We will not fund operating expenses.

What qualities are you looking for in an application?

We are looking for organizations that have a clearly demonstrated need for the funds and provide relevant services. We may also give preference to organizations that have matching funds allocated for the project.

How should I submit my application?

Applications will only be accepted through website submissions. (www.stlrbc.org/bigimpact)

How many grants will you make?

It depends on the value of the projects we select. We have a total of $100,000 to distribute, so with projects ranging from $2,500-$20,000 we will clearly fund multiple projects.