CCLF Bronze Grant

The CCLF Bronze Grant provides funding up to $3,000 for non-profit organizations and local governmental entities in Cherokee County to enhance quality of life through various projects. The Cherokee County Legacy Foundation prioritizes innovative economic development, cultural activities, and health services. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profits or local governments, while ongoing operational expenses and religious activities are not funded. This grant aims to support impactful community initiatives.

Grant Guidelines & Instructions
The Cherokee County Legacy Foundation distributes funds to non-profit organizations in Cherokee County each year, thanks to support from the Iowa Legislature and local donors. As a result, applications for CCLF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Grants are accepted from non-profit organizations and local governmental entities for projects that positively impact quality of life in Cherokee County.
Grants $3,000 and under
Applicants seeking amounts under $3,000 will use the Bronze Grant Application form.
(in no particular order)
Economic Development/Quality Job CreationFocus is on innovative non-traditional economic development activities i.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

Cherokee County Legacy Foundation funds can be used for broad, flexible purposes, including:assisting arts and cultureeconomic developmenteducationenvironmenthealth and human servicesrecreation areas supporting high-impact community opportunitiesFunds are intended for new projects or for the enhancement or expansion of existing services, programs or facilities.Eligible CCLF Bronze, Silver, or Gold Grant applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations OR units of local government. If neither of these applies, applicant may utilize an eligible Fiscal Sponsor.

Ineligibility

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