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Allamakee County Community Foundation "Emerging Needs" Mini Grants

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

April 15, 2026

7 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Allamakee County Community Foundation "Emerging Needs" Mini Grants

Geographic Scope: Allamakee County, Iowa

Award Amount: Up to $1,000

Recurrence: Quarterly (April, July, October)

Purpose: The Allamakee County Community Foundation accepts emerging needs applications for grants supporting community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters.

Eligible Applicants:

  • Entities with 501(c)(3) designation by the IRS

  • Schools

  • Municipalities

  • Organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsorship agreement
  • Application Cycles:

  • April 15-30

  • July 15-31

  • October 15-31
  • Contact: Betty Steege at 563-586-2046 or accf@dbqfoundation.org

    Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Call ahead: Contact Betty Steege at 563-586-2046 prior to submitting to share your email address and ensure receipt of application

    2. Submit letter of interest to accf@dbqfoundation.org by the deadline with subject line: "ACCF Mini Grants" followed by your organization name

    3. Letter must include:
    - Address of your organization
    - Name and phone number of person submitting application
    - Dollar amount requested and estimate of full project cost
    - Description of the full project including how it will help the community
    - Estimate of how many people will be impacted

    4. Required Documents:
    - Sample Grant Request Letter (available for download)
    - Grant Project Budget Template (available for download)
    - Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement (if applicable)

    5. Submit by deadline: April 15-30, July 15-31, or October 15-31

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