Columbia Opens Applications for Juneteenth Event Grants

Residents can apply for funding to host celebrations commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The city of Columbia, Missouri has opened applications for its Juneteenth Grant program, which provides funding for residents to organize events celebrating and commemorating Juneteenth. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on February 27, 2026, and can be submitted online or by mail/in-person at several city locations.

Why it matters

Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, has become an increasingly recognized federal holiday in recent years. By offering grants to support local Juneteenth celebrations, Columbia is helping to raise awareness and commemorate this important milestone in American history within its community.

The details

The Juneteenth Grant is available to any Columbia resident interested in hosting an event to celebrate the holiday. The application can be found on the city's website or picked up in-person at City Hall, the Walton Building/Convention and Visitors Bureau office, or the Gentry Building. Completed applications can be submitted via email, mail, or in-person delivery by the February 27th deadline.

  • Applications for the Juneteenth Grant are open as of February 17, 2026.
  • The application deadline is 5 p.m. on February 27, 2026.

The players

City of Columbia

The local government of Columbia, Missouri that is offering the Juneteenth Grant program.

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What’s next

After the application deadline, the city will review submissions and award grants to selected applicants to host Juneteenth events in the community.

The takeaway

Columbia's Juneteenth Grant program demonstrates the city's commitment to recognizing and celebrating this important national holiday at the local level by providing residents with the resources to organize meaningful commemorative events.