ICF: Affiliate Training Grants

The Iowa Council of Foundations (ICoF) offers Affiliate Training Grants to support community foundations in Iowa. These grants, up to $2,500 annually, aim to enhance the education and training of volunteer and staff affiliates. With over 130 community foundations, ICoF strengthens philanthropy across the state, ensuring effective governance and outreach. The initiative reflects ICoF's commitment to empowering local foundations and fostering a robust philanthropic network in Iowa.

Iowa currently has more than 130 community foundations and a well-respected, effective network, which continues to propel the state as a national leader in the community foundation field. The majority of affiliates are operated by active volunteers in local communities that work with one of nine host community foundations serving as the legal entities and administrative supports for the affiliates. In an effort to support the education and training of community foundation and affiliate volunteers and staff around the state, the ICoF is making grants available to host community foundations of up to $2,500 per year.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Host community foundations.These grants are to be used specifically for learning, educational, or training opportunities for affiliate volunteers and/or staff.