Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant

The Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant, administered by the Siouxland Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Ida County, Iowa. The grant supports nonprofit organizations, local government units, and educational institutions addressing community needs in areas such as health, education, arts, and human services. Prioritizing sustainable projects, the grant encourages collaboration and innovative solutions while excluding requests for general operating expenses and political activities.

Whether it’s supporting students with scholarships, strengthening nonprofits through grants, or helping donors create lasting legacies, SCF is here to make philanthropy simple, effective, and impactful.
Award scholarships to help students pursue their dreams
Distribute grants that fuel local nonprofits and community projects
Provide leadership and insight into Siouxland’s evolving needs
Background
The Ida County Community Betterment Foundation (ICCBF) Advisory Board is charged with carefully reviewing grant proposals and recommending grants to be awarded. The ICCBF Advisory Board will make grant recommendations based on county and community needs, and the proposing organization’s capacity to effectively enhance the quality of life in Ida County.
The mission of the ICCBF is to promote philanthropy, serve as a vehicle to carry out the charitable objective of donors, build endowments, identify needs and make grants for the benefit of the citizens and communities of Ida County.
Purpose
The purpose of the ICCBF grant program is to respond to present and emerging needs within Ida County by making grants in the following areas:
Arts & Culture: Provide or increase access to theatre, music, arts, dance, museums, historical events.. Civic: Community betterment/beautification, city government, emergency services, citizen participation, parks and recreation.Education: Early childhood development/daycare, primary, secondary, and continuing education; libraries.Environment: Pollution control, natural resource conservation, protecting wildlife, botanic/horticultural activities.Health: Promotion and maintenance of physical, dental and mental health; rehabilitative services, crisis intervention.Human Services: Housing/shelter, public safety, services for the elderly, youth, families, handicapped, economically disadvantaged, minorities or other special groups.

Eligibility

Grants will be made for charitable purposes to nonprofit organizations, units of local government, and public education institutions that: serve Ida County in Iowa and are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.ICCBF grant recipients are allowed to receive a grant every other year. Seed grants to implement a new program will only be considered if there is a sound plan for sustainability.ICCBF grant recipients are allowed to receive a grant every other year.ex: If a grant was received in 2025 the organization is not eligible to apply in 2026.

Ineligibility

Generally, requests for the following will not be given consideration: general operating expenses, budget deficits, annual fund drives, individuals, political activities, endowment, capital campaigns, religious activities, and multi-year grants.