Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation Grants

The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through impactful philanthropy. Offering grants to support various sectors including arts, education, and health, the foundation aims to foster community betterment and sustainability. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government entities. The foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate collaboration and long-term benefits for the community.

About the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation
The Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County. The vision of the Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation is to be a premier philanthropic program enhancing and impacting the lives of the residents of Cerro Gordo County through donor opportunities, endowment growth and management, and responsible and local grant distribution.
What We Fund
The Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation will provide grants to improve life in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Areas of Foundation giving are:

• Art & cultureCommunity bettermentEducationEnvironmentHealthHistoric preservationHuman service

Eligibility

Organizations must provide benefits to the people of the Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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. Grant request minimum is $5,000.

Ineligibility

RestrictionsGenerally, the Cerro Gordo Community Foundation does not fund operational costs of projects.Inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine are not eligible.Requests for the following are not eligible for funding: Fundraising activities  Pass through funds Debt repayment 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.