The Funding Application Process

Step 1: Confirm your eligibility

We’re seeking nonprofits and government entities that support kids’ mental health and well-being, as well as strengthen families of children and youth in Jackson County. Eligibility requirements include:

• Does your organization currently provide services to children ages 19 and under in Jackson County, Missouri?
• Is your organization incorporated or authorized to do business in the State of Missouri as a not-for-profit corporation or a government entity?
• Does your organization require all employees and volunteers to maintain the confidentiality of any information that would identify individuals served by your organization?
• Does your organization require that services be provided regardless of an individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disabling conditions?
• Does your organization require that employees and volunteers of the agency who provide direct services be screened as required by state statute?
• Does your organization commit to using any funds received from the Children’s Services Fund for only secular, public benefit programs? (State law prohibits the use of public funds in support of religious worship or instruction.)

If you have any questions about eligibility, feel free to reach out to the CSF team at [email protected].

Step 2: Complete organizational profile through the CSF Partner Portal.

If your organization has not previously received funding from CSF, you will need to register your organization using the FLUXX portal.

Create Account

• To begin, navigate to Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County | Sign In and click on “Create Account.”
• Complete the eligibility quiz on the page that appears after clicking “Create Account.”
• If your organization is deemed eligible, you will be directed to the Organization Registration page.

Organization Information

• GuideStar Profile Lookup:
  o Type your organization’s name and click Search.
  o If your organization appears, selecting it will pre-fill some fields.
• Organization Legal Name:
  o Enter your organization’s full legal name (no abbreviations or acronyms).
• Organization Name (d/b/a):
  o If your organization operates under a different name than its legal name, enter the DBA (Doing Business As) here.
  o Leave this blank if your organization does not use a DBA.
• EIN (Employer Identification Number):
  o Enter your organization’s 9-digit EIN in this format: 12-3456789.
• Enter user’s contact information.
• Submitting the Form
  • Click Submit Request to complete your registration.
  • If you need to cancel and clear the form, click Cancel.

If you have any questions about using the CSF Partner Portal, feel free to contact the CSF team at [email protected].

Step 3: Apply for Funding!

Access the CSF Partner Portal to complete the appropriate funding application. All funding decisions are ultimately made by the CSF Board of Directors. The outcome of all funding decisions are communicated to all applicants, regardless of the outcome. Organizations not chosen for funding are encouraged to schedule time with a CSF team member to debrief the process for future success.