Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant

Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $15,000
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant, offered by the Siouxland Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Monona County by supporting nonprofit organizations and public education institutions. Grants focus on vital areas such as arts, health, education, and human services, responding to community needs. Priority is given to projects with long-term impact and collaboration among local entities. The grant program will transition to biennial funding starting in 2024, emphasizing thoughtful and sustainable initiatives.

Overview

About Us The Siouxland Community Foundation (SCF) provides services to donors to establish endowed funds without incurring the administrative and legal costs of an independent foundation. Individuals, families, corporations, nonprofits, private foundations and Siouxland communities can realize nearly any charitable intent. When creating a charitable fund within SCF you determine its purpose: Assist the elderly Enhance a neighborhood or community Address community health issues Feed the hungry Provide scholarships Provide a safe place for children to play Monona County Community Partners Foundation Background The Monona County Community Partners Foundation (MCCPF) is a charitable foundation created by and for the people of Monona County to receive gifts from individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and governmental agencies. These gifts are carefully invested and the income from endowments is used to make grants to public charities that best meet the needs in the county. Mission The mission of the Monona County Community Partners Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations in the communities it serves by linking philanthropic leadership and charitable resources with needs and opportunities in the county. The purpose of the MCCPF is to connect donors who care with causes that matter and to enhance the quality of life in Monona County. Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant The purpose of the MCCPF grant program is to respond to present and emerging needs within Monona 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. The Monona County Community Partners Foundation (MCCPF) Advisory Board is charged with carefully reviewing grant proposals and recommending grants to be awarded. The MCCPF 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 Monona County.

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 Monona County in Iowa. Are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.MCCPF will move to every other year funding starting in 2024. Nonprofits and units of local government that receive a grant in 2023 will not be eligible for funding in 2024.Please take this into consideration when applying for funding.

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
Multi-year grants