Ireton Community Foundation Grant

The Ireton Community Foundation Grant aims to address community needs in Ireton by funding initiatives in areas such as arts, civic engagement, education, environment, health, and human services. Nonprofit organizations and local government units serving the 51027 zip code and holding 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply. This grant program seeks to enhance the quality of life and foster sustainable growth in Ireton through collaborative efforts.

The purpose of the ICF grant program is to respond to present and emerging needs within Ireton 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, 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 and units of local government that:Serve the 51027 zip code area.
Are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

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