Fayette County Community Foundation Grants

The Fayette County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is dedicated to enhancing the welfare of Fayette County residents. It supports diverse initiatives including arts, education, health, and community betterment. Grants prioritize projects that address critical needs, foster collaboration, and promise sustainable benefits. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government entities, with a focus on charitable projects that uplift the community. Funding is not available for operational costs or religious activities.

About the Fayette County Community Foundation
The Fayette County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is created by and for the people of Fayette County. The Community Foundation’s main goals are to support Fayette County and to attract additional funds to assist donors in creating lasting legacies through a variety of giving options within Fayette County
What We Support
Grants are made to programs that contribute, in a significant way, to the overall welfare of the people of Fayette County. Areas of Foundation giving are:

• Art and cultureCommunity bettermentEducation & Youth DevelopmentEnvironment & Animal WelfareHealthHuman Services

Eligibility

Organizations must provide benefits to the people of the Fayette 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 Fayette County Community Foundation grants.

Ineligibility

Requests for pass through funds and general operating costs, including salaries, do not qualify.Inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine are not eligible.