Truman Heartland partners with nonprofit agencies aimed at improving Eastern Jackson County, suburban Jackson County, and Cass County communities. They focus on investments in the area with an emphasis on leveraging additional funding and resources to make impactful grants across the region.
The grant program implements a new 3-year rule starting in 2024, where programs, projects, and general operating grants are eligible for funding for up to three consecutive years, with a required one-year hiatus after receiving funds for three years. Organizations can apply for only one grant annually, choosing between Community Grants or the Jelley Family Foundation Grants. The grant supports initiatives benefiting the mentioned regions, with specific interest in wildlife conservation in Missouri among other proposal types.