Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant

Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $15,000
Last Updated: March 05, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

About Us Since 1988, the Siouxland Community Foundation has been dedicated to building a stronger, more vibrant Siouxland—For Good. For Ever. We bring together generous people, visionary nonprofits, and community leaders to address the most pressing needs and create opportunities for future generations. 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. What We Do Partner with donors to create lasting charitable funds 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 Ida County Community Betterment Foundation 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. Mission 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. The purpose of the ICCBF is to connect donors who care with causes that matter and to enhance the quality of life in Ida County. Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.