St. Louis County Port Authority Accepting Applications to Support Nonprofit Development Projects

Community Investment Fund grants to help fund nonprofits with community, economic development projects throughout St. Louis County

The St. Louis County Port Authority (Port Authority) has announced it is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Investment Fund grant program, which provides funding for economic and community development projects led by nonprofit organizations. The applicants or projects must be located in St. Louis County and/or primarily serve St. Louis County residents or businesses. Applicants must also have a 501(c)(3) designation.

“Ever since the Port Authority was formed, its members have worked to support and grow economic development throughout St. Louis County,” said Ambassador Kevin F. O’Malley, chair of the St. Louis County Port Authority. “With these grants, we want to help local nonprofits that have the same passion for their communities and help make St. Louis County a better place to work and live.”

The Port Authority will consider economic and community development projects that fall within one or more of its funding priorities and may be programmatic or construction-related projects (e.g., land acquisition, renovation, new construction and infrastructure).

Applications will be accepted by the Port Authority until Aug. 11. Virtual information sessions about the grants and application process will be held on June 29 and 30. To learn more or apply, visit stlpartnership.com/port-authority/cifa.

The maximum Community Investment Fund grant amount awarded to a project will be $300,000. Grants are expected to be awarded by early 2027.