CCCF, Iowa (IA) Simple Grant

The CCCF Simple Grant supports innovative projects under $3,000 that enhance the quality of life in Clay County, Iowa. The Clay County Community Foundation seeks to connect donors with impactful causes, focusing on economic development, health services, and community activities. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non-profits and local government units. Grants prioritize projects that foster community engagement and address local needs, ensuring sustainable benefits for the county's residents.

Connecting Donors Who Care With Causes That Matter
The Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF) is a publicly supported, tax-exempt organization created by and for the people of Clay County, Iowa to invest the gifts received from individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and governmental agencies. These gifts are carefully invested and the income from these endowed funds are used to make grants to public charities and governmental organizations that best meet the needs of Clay County.
Grant Guidelines & Instructions
The Clay County Community Foundation distributes funds to non-profit organizations in Clay County each year, thanks to support from the Iowa Legislature and local donors. As a result, applications for CCCF Simple, Standard and Impact Grants are accepted from non-profit organizations and local governmental entities for projects that positively impact quality of life in Clay County.
Grants $3,000 and under
Applicants seeking amounts under $3,000 will use the Simple Grant Application form.
CCCF Prioritized Needs (in no particular order)
Economic Development/Quality Job Creation Focus is on innovative non-traditional economic development activitiesi.e. youth entrepreneurial development programs, artist entrepreneurship programs, microenterprise lending programs, etc. and creation of new jobs or expansion of existing jobs.Activities (Cultural, Recreational, Social and Educational) Special emphasis is placed on activities that bring people together throughout the county, and that bring people to the county.Parks and Outdoor Recreation Facilities This includes trails, campgrounds and other recreational facilities.Utilize and Support Existing Organizations, Resources, Services and Facilities that Contribute to Quality of Life Includes projects to more effectively market or make services and programs more fully available to people, whether through better marketing or through efforts to accommodate employed parents schedules, or the scheduling preferences or requirements of senior citizens, youth individuals with special needs, etc.Health and Human ServicesThis includes projects offering mental health, medical or dental services and those providing other assistance resources to the community or efforts to help residents find those resources.

Eligibility

Clay County Community Foundation funds can be used for broad, flexible purposes, including:assisting arts and cultureeconomic developmenteducation environment health and human servicesrecreation areassupporting high-impact community opportunities. Funds are intended for new projects or for the enhancement or expansion of existing services, programs or facilities.EligibilityEligible CCCF Simple, Standard or Impact Grant applicants must be:1. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations OR units of local government.2. If the applicant is a non-profit without 501(c)3 status, applicant may utilize an eligible Fiscal Sponsor.

Ineligibility

On-going operational expenses of an organization are not eligible for grant funding.Generally, CCCF will not consider grants for religious purposes, political activities, endowment, annual fund drives, individuals, capital campaigns, budget deficit or general operating expenses.