PCIF Community Impact Grants

The PCIF Community Impact Grants, offered by the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, support innovative projects that enhance the quality of life for all residents in Pottawattamie County. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits and government entities. The grants focus on various sectors such as arts, education, health, and community improvement. In the last funding cycle, 42 grants totaling $65,364 were awarded, emphasizing the Foundation's commitment to fostering impactful community initiatives.

Community Grants are grants of $500 - $5,000 available to nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and churches doing innovative & meaningful work in line with the Community Foundation for Western Iowa's mission to improve the lives of all county residents.

Eligibility

Any tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, governmental entity or church - using the funds for charitable purposes and proposing a project within Pottawattamie County - is eligible to apply.Eligible projects:Grant funds can be used to support projects and expenses that take place after the selection date (mid-May)Projects must happen within Pottawattamie CountyProjects that apply to one of the following focus areas: Arts & Culture, Community Improvement, Education, Environment & Animals, Health, Human Services, Youth

Ineligibility

The grant does not support:
Clinical or medical researchContributions to capital campaignsOrganizations that practice discrimination by race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender, age, or national originOperating deficits or retirement of debtAnnual fund drivesReal estate acquisitionsPolitical projects of any kind