Iowa County Grants

The Iowa County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, aims to enhance life in Iowa County through grants. It focuses on fostering vibrant communities and supporting rural areas by funding projects in arts, education, health, and more. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities, with a minimum grant request of $2,500. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that address community needs and promote collaboration.

The Iowa County Community Foundation
The Iowa County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is created by and for the people of Iowa County. The Community Foundation’s main goals are to support Iowa County and to attract additional funds to assist donors in creating lasting legacies through a variety of giving options.
What We Fund
The Iowa County Community Foundation provides grants to improve life in Iowa County, Iowa. Areas of Foundation giving are:

• Art & cultureCommunity bettermentEducationEnvironmentHealthHistoric preservationHuman service

Eligibility

Organizations must provide benefits to the people of the Iowa 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 Iowa Community Foundation grants. For groups, projects, or initiatives that do not meet the above eligibility requirements, the Community Foundation will consider your requests if submitted through a fiscal sponsorOne application per organization (exceptions may be made for government entities or Fiscal Sponsor organizations). However, fiscal sponsors may submit only one application per sponsored organization and government entities may submit only one application per department.Schools are considered government entities for grant purposes.Grant request minimum of $2,500.

Ineligibility

In addition to the eligibility requirements, the following restrictions also apply: Generally, the Iowa County Community Foundation does not fund operational costs, including salaries, of projects. Inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine are not eligible. Late, incomplete, or hard copy applications will not be considered. Incomplete applications are those that are in DRAFT mode at the time of the application deadline.