Buchanan County Community Foundation Grants

The Buchanan County Community Foundation Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Buchanan County, Iowa, by providing funding for various projects that benefit the community. This includes support for arts, education, health, and community betterment initiatives. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. The foundation prioritizes projects that involve community engagement and demonstrate sustainability without ongoing financial dependence.

The Buchanan County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by and for the people of Buchanan County. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Buchanan County by helping donors carry out their charitable intent and by providing responsible stewardship of gifts for community purposes.
What We Support
The Buchanan County Community Foundation provides grants to improve life in Buchanan County, Iowa. Areas of Foundation giving are:

• Art & cultureCommunity bettermentEducationEnvironmentHealthHistoric preservationHuman service

Eligibility

Organizations must provide benefits to the people of the Buchanan County and must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a grant: Be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a government entity. Tax-exempt organizations classified as other than 501(c)(3) are also eligible if and only if the project is deemed charitable; please contact our office to discuss the project’s eligibility prior to submitting a proposal. Be current with all state and federal reporting requirements, such as filing of 990 forms. Must not have any past due grant reports for previous Buchanan Community Foundation grants. For groups, projects, or initiatives that do not meet the above eligibility requirements, the Community Foundation will consider your requests if submitted through a fiscal sponsor.One application per organization with the exemption of Government Entities and Fiscal Sponsors; however, fiscal sponsors may submit only one application per sponsored organization.Government entities may submit only one application per department.Schools are considered government entities for grant purposesThe minimum request is $1,000; maximum request is $20,000.The following organizations are eligible for specific projects only:Churches – for projects that provide community services/activities Economic development organizations - for marketing/education projects that benefits the whole community, not just member businesses Service clubs and veterans’ organization - for charitable community projects

Ineligibility

In addition to the eligibility requirements, the following restrictions also apply:The BCCF will not support requests for the following:General fundraising activitiesDebt repayment Funds that will be re-granted by the applicant Project expenses incurred prior to grant notifications. The BCCF generally does not support general operation costs such as salaries, mileage, etc.Inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine are not eligible. Late, incomplete, or hard copy applications will not be considered. Incomplete applications are those that are in DRAFT mode at the time of the application deadline.