Allamakee County Community Foundation Grants

Allamakee County Community Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Allamakee County Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: December 04, 2025

Summary

The Allamakee County Community Foundation Grants support community-driven projects within Allamakee County, Iowa. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and municipalities, with grants available up to $20,000. The foundation prioritizes funding for community development, education, and promotions. However, grants are not available for projects outside Allamakee County, operating support, or for individuals. Projects must align with the foundation's mission to enhance the community's well-being.

Overview

Allamakee County Community Foundation Grants Each year the ACCF accepts applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grant shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Allamakee County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501(c)3 designation by the Internal Revenue Service or schools or municipalities are eligible to apply for these funds. Nonprofit groups may apply for up to $20,000 for their projects.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for funding, an organization or program must:Provide services within Allamakee County. Be a 501(c)3 tax-exempt, not-for-profit agency or affiliated with such agency such as schools, city or county government. Organizations who do not have 501(c)3 status are encouraged to find a qualifying agency to sponsor them. A Fiscal Sponsorship Form must be attached to the application.

Ineligibility

In general, grants are not made from the ACCF for the following: Programs or events outside of Allamakee County Ongoing project support and operating support Annual and capital campaigns Budget deficit Individuals Recurring funds Religious purposes (this does not exclude grants to religious organizations for non-religious purposes) Mass solicitations, international or national (non-local) organizations Individual requests for personal assistance or sponsorship Political, labor, religious, fraternal or service organizations Organizations that discriminate on the basis of sex, creed, national origin or religion Major events sponsored by other businesses