PACGDC General Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Palo Alto County, Iowa

Program Description: Annual grant cycle funding community projects and initiatives in Palo Alto County. The program has been operating for at least twenty cycles as of 2026.

Key Information

• Application Process: Online application required
• Mandatory Attendance: Organizations interested in submitting applications MUST have someone attend the Annual Educational Meeting before applying
• Annual Educational Meetings: Held in October (exact dates vary by year)
• Contact: pacgdc@ncn.net
• Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00am – 3:00pm
• Office Address: 910 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA

Historical Grant Cycles

The corporation has administered at least twenty grant cycles as of 2026 (referenced in "PACGDC Announces Twentieth Grant Cycle"). Historical cycles include: Twentieth (2026), Nineteenth, Eighteenth, Fifteenth (2020 - Mini Grants only, $4,000 max), Fourteenth (2019), Thirteenth (2018), Twelfth (2017), Eleventh (2016).

Recent Announcements

• 2025 Grant Award Celebration announced
• 2023 Grant Award Celebration announced
• Celebrations held annually to recognize awarded projects

Application Process

1. Attend Annual Educational Meeting
   • Mandatory attendance required before submitting application
   • Held in October (dates vary annually)
   • Held at Iowa Lakes Community College, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA
   • Typically offered at two times (e.g., 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.)
2. Obtain Application Materials
   • Available online at www.paloaltogaming.org after the Educational Meeting date
   • Application form link and instructions posted on Grants page
3. Submit Application
   • Submit online through grant portal
   • Deadline: December 31st (applications must be submitted by this date to be eligible)
   • Application period: October through December 31st (varies slightly by year)
4. Contact for Questions
   • Email: pacgdc@ncn.net
   • Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:00am – 3:00pm
   • Address: 910 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA