PCF Impact Grant

The PCF Impact Grant, offered by the Pella Community Foundation, aims to enhance community life in Pella through significant funding for impactful projects. Grants up to $25,000 are awarded annually to charitable organizations or governmental agencies addressing key local initiatives. The foundation seeks applications that demonstrate community need, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring long-term benefits. This initiative not only preserves Pella's heritage but also engages the entire community, fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment.

An Impact Grant can play a key role in providing significant funding to projects that strengthen Pella by addressing major initiatives and promising opportunities. These grants seeks to create a meaningful impact around key community issues.
At least one grant awarded annually. Grant range: up to $25,000.

Eligibility

Grant Eligibility RequirementsImpact Grants are made only to charitable organizations or causes with 501(c)(3) status, or to governmental agencies serving a charitable purpose.Funding is limited to projects that will significantly improve the quality of life for the residents of Pella.Organizations should not submit applications for both an Impact Grant and a Board Directed Grant for the same project in the same year.Applications WILL BE CONSIDERED for projects that:Address major local initiatives which significantly impact Pella.Include evidence of a strong statement of community need.Show strong probability for leveraged funding from other sources.Demonstrate significant community impact, Are broad and wide-reaching in nature, and are inclusive of the entire Pella community.Expand existing, high performing programs.Are collaborative in nature.Show evidence of long-term planning for the project.Sustainable to ensure community impact well beyond the grant period.Recognize and celebrate our community's heritage.Show planning for outreach and accessibility to under-served populations.Demonstrate evidence of organizational capacity to suggest a good opportunity for success.Include a  plan for evaluating success.

Ineligibility

The Distribution Committee WILL NOT CONSIDER:Funding grants for completed projects.Grants for ongoing annual operating expenses or continued program funding.Grants to individuals.Projects not serving residents of the Pella area.