Growing up in a thriving community dramatically improves children’s outcomes through social interactions; new data from Opportunity Insights shows how community-level changes reduced Black-white gaps in economic mobility but amplified gaps by parental income. More…
Inspired by our FY 2022/2023 Strategic Direction, MMF staff conducted an analysis to better understand where and how to best invest future MMF funds and organizational capacity in order to continue providing support where there is a proven need. This County Comparison Analysis used existing primary and secondary data to learn more about the 12 counties within our service region with the least MMF funding presence. More…
Applications for Responsive and Capacity Building grants are now open in our online portal. Applications are due by 11:59pm on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. New this year is a Small Organization Responsive Application for organizations whose budget is under $500,000 (for the current fiscal year) AND/OR that are entirely volunteer-led (no paid staff). Click to learn more. More…
There is some confusion around SB190 that was passed by Missouri legislators last year and the existing Missouri Property Tax Credit (aka "Circuit Breaker") program. This fact sheet from the Missouri Budget Project breaks down the differences and why improving the existing Circuit Breaker program is the most meaningful way to help older adults stay in their homes. More…
Aging with Dignity: Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging is a multi-sector initiative with a goal that all Missourians, regardless of age or ability, will have access to person-centered programs and services necessary to help them age in their environment of choice and in a safe and healthy manner. Meetings will be held across the state in February/March 2024 to gather feedback from local individuals who know about issues and needs in their communities. These in-person town hall-style events are open to anyone who wants to influence the direction of the state when it comes to aging in Missouri. More…