Akron Community Foundation Grant

Akron Community Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation
Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Summary

The Akron Community Foundation Grant, facilitated by the Siouxland Community Foundation, aims to address charitable needs in the Akron, Iowa area. Established in 2001, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and local government units by providing grants in various sectors including arts, education, health, and human services. The grant prioritizes projects that enhance community quality of life and address emerging needs. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and serve the local community.

Overview

About Us The Siouxland Community Foundation (SCF) provides services to donors to establish endowed funds without incurring the administrative and legal costs of an independent foundation. Individuals, families, corporations, nonprofits, private foundations and Siouxland communities can realize nearly any charitable intent. When creating a charitable fund within SCF you determine its purpose: Assist the elderly Enhance a neighborhood or community Address community health issues Feed the hungry Provide scholarships Provide a safe place for children to play Akron Community Foundation Background Florence Peterson had a vision to ensure that charitable programs in the community were supported now and in the future. In 2001, she planted the first seeds of giving through a gift from her estate to establish an endowment within the Siouxland Community Foundation for the exclusive benefit of the Akron, Iowa community. The Akron Community Foundation now serves as a vehicle to receive gifts from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come. All gifts received are carefully invested and the income from endowments is used to make grants to public charities that best meet the needs in Akron. A seven-member advisory board appointed by position is responsible for governing the Foundation. Mission The mission of the Akron Community Foundation is to identify and fulfill community needs, impact future growth and development of Akron, promote volunteerism, attract and distribute funds, and enhance the quality of life in Akron by providing leadership, creating opportunities, and challenging the community to share time, talent, and resources through personal involvement and commitment. The purpose of the Akron Community Foundation is to connect donors who care with causes that matter and to enhance the quality of life in the Akron community. Akron Community Foundation Grant Purpose The purpose of the Akron Community Foundation’s grant program is to respond to present and emerging charitable needs within Akron by making grants in the following areas: Arts & Culture: Provide or increase access to theatre, music, arts, dance, museums, historical events. Civic: Community betterment/beautification, city government, emergency services, citizen participation, parks and recreation. Education: Early childhood development/daycare, primary, secondary, and continuing education; libraries. Environment: Pollution control, natural resource conservation, botanic/horticultural activities. Health: Promotion and maintenance of physical, dental and mental health; rehabilitative services, crisis intervention. Human Services: Housing/shelter, public safety, services for the elderly, youth, families, handicapped, economically disadvantaged, minorities or other special groups.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants will be made for charitable purposes to nonprofit organizations and units of local government that: serve the 51001 zip code area and are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

Generally, requests for the following will not be given consideration: annual fund drives, budget deficit, individuals, political activities, religious programs, general operating expenses, and travel expenses.