First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant

First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: First Citizens National Bank Charitable Foundation
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The First Citizens Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting registered 501(c)(3), civic, religious, or government organizations within specific counties in Iowa and Minnesota. With over $7.5 million donated to local communities, the foundation prioritizes projects that benefit low-to-moderate income households and demonstrate a clear community impact. Organizations must also have local endorsements and be in good standing if previously funded. This grant presents a valuable opportunity for community-driven initiatives.

Overview

About the First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. Over $7.5 million has been donated to North Iowa and Minnesota Communities The First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a corporation established under the Iowa Non-Profit Corporation Act under Chapter 504(A) of the Code of Iowa (1995), and commenced existence on December 27, 1995. The Corporation is organized for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We accept requests only from the counties that First Citizens Bank serves which are: Worth, Mitchell, Howard, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Chickasaw, Wright, Franklin, and Butler in Iowa and Mille Lacs, Kanabec, Pine, and Isanti in Minnesota.Applicants must:Be registered as a 501(c)(3), civic, religious or government organization.Be able to demonstrate the benefit to the community in which the project will take place.Have an endorsement from an FCB officer of the bank nearest the applicant, or if out of the FCB service area, a letter of recommendation from a recognized local community entity, e.g. Chamber of Commerce, Mayor, City Official.Be in good standing with FCCF if the organization received a previous grant award (Note: Good standing is determined by compliance with grant award expectations, as outlined in the notification letter received at the time of the award.)

Ineligibility

FCCF does not grant funds to individuals.