How much funding does BHCGA General Grant Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for BHCGA General Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for BHCGA General Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Primary focus: Black Hawk County (home to Isle Casino Waterloo); Eligible counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, or Grundy counties; A governmental entity or nonprofit with valid 501(c)3 or 501(c)19 status under U; Located in Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, or Grundy counties. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is BHCGA General Grant Program offered?

BHCGA General Grant Program runs on a quarterly cycle.

BHCGA General Grant Program

Black Hawk County Gaming Association

Foundation Quarterly Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Quarterly
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Primary focus: Black Hawk County (home to Isle Casino Waterloo)
Eligible counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, or Grundy counties
A governmental entity or nonprofit with valid 501(c)3 or 501(c)19 status under U
Located in Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, or Grundy counties

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Allocation limit: Maximum of 10% of annual revenue may be allocated to Bremer, Butler, and Grundy counties combined
IRS Code
Nonprofit status will be verified through Guide
Star or an IRS Determination letter

Overview

BHCGA seeks to award grants that strengthen the Cedar Valley, making it a better place to live, work, and play.

Geographic Scope

Primary focus: Black Hawk County (home to Isle Casino Waterloo)
Eligible counties: Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, or Grundy counties
Allocation limit: Maximum of 10% of annual revenue may be allocated to Bremer, Butler, and Grundy counties combined

Board Priorities

The Board prioritizes funding requests that focus on projects where:

Applicants are engaged in shared funding with others
A significant portion of total project funds are raised or available at the time of submission

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be a governmental entity or nonprofit with valid 501(c)3 or 501(c)19 status under U.S. IRS Code
Nonprofit status will be verified through GuideStar or an IRS Determination letter
Applicants may not share or borrow nonprofit status from another organization
Located in Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, or Grundy counties

Regulatory Framework

BHCGA operates as a Qualified Sponsored Organization (QSO) under rules and regulations set forth by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC)
May request additional documentation or information as required by state regulations

Contact Information

Address: 114 E. 4th St, Ste 300, Waterloo, IA 50703
Website: bhcga.org

How to Apply

Application Process

The grant cycle lasts four months and consists of the following phases:

Letter of Intent (LOI) - Submit through online portal
Application - By invitation only (for LOIs meeting eligibility criteria)
1st Round Board Review
2nd Round Board Review and Award Decisions

Submission Requirements

All applications must be submitted through the online grant portal (Foundant)
Do not mail or email physical letters to the office
All applications are due by 4:00 PM on the deadline listed in each grant cycle
Letters of Intent and applications must be submitted throughout the online grant portal

Application Portal

Applicants must have an account set up on Foundant, the BHCGA's online grant portal.

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What Black Hawk County Gaming Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2026

Grants in 2026: 25
Total given: $5.69M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $10K–$3.43M

By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Waterloo, IA; Sumner, IA; Elk Run Heights, IA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Waterloo Development Corporation · Waterloo, IA

Downtown signage/hard court facility/property acquisition/terminated grants

$3.43M
Hawkeye Community College Foundation · Waterloo, IA

Hawkeye butler hall renovation

$1M
Waterloo Housing Trust Fund · Waterloo, IA

Program support

$300K
Grout Museum Inc · Waterloo, IA

Capacity building - director of development

$200K
Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation · Waterloo, IA

Allen child protection center expansion

$100K