Mission Grant

Focus for Grant Applications

All requests for funding in 2022 should tie to the mission of People Attraction: Population Growth, Retention and Tourism. This aligns with the DRA’s mission of providing social, economic and community betterment and lessening the burden of Dubuque city and area government, as well as our vision of being a dynamic community resource, acting as a catalyst to enhance the quality of life and financial well-being of the tri-state community.

Eligibility

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• Applicants must be a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that has received 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)5, 501(c)6, 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10), or 501(c)(19) designation from the Internal Revenue Service or must be a unit of political subdivision (i.e., Conservation Districts).
• Organizations are not allowed to share or borrow a 501(c) status with another organization. The name on the application must match the name on the IRS-issued letter.
• Only one application per 501(c) or equivalent tax-exempt organization will be accepted.
• Individual schools, churches, and volunteer fire departments will not need a 501(c) letter. They are either exempt by law or fall under a blanket exemption because of their ties to a municipality.
• Cities/villages/towns/counties are allowed one application. A statement of support from the city/county administrator endorsing the project must be included with the application.

Ineligibility

• The DRA will not fund the following though the core grants:
  • Endowment funds
  • Political causes, candidates and lobbying efforts
  • Individuals, including scholarships and personal benefits
  • Debt incurred or purchases made prior to calendar year 2022