Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In Lucas County by funding nonprofits and encouraging community contributio
  • Within Lucas County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • If you are not a 501(c)(3) or a 170(c)(1), you must align yourself with a fiscal sponsor.

Other requirements

  • The Final Report for all previous grants must be on file prior to submitting a new grant application.
  • Please include project estimates and photos if applicable.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Generally will not fund.
  • Not eligible: Existing debt.
  • Not eligible: Operating expenses, salaries or labor.
  • Not eligible: Consumable items, freight or shipping

Overview

The SCICF: Lucas County Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Lucas County by funding nonprofits and encouraging community contributions. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and government units, focusing on areas such as arts, education, and health. The foundation prioritizes projects that foster societal benefit while avoiding support for existing debts and operational costs. This initiative by the South Central Iowa Community Foundation emphasizes impactful community engagement through strategic funding.

To improve the quality of life throughout Lucas County by investing in area nonprofits through our grant program and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love our communities with a way to give back.
Project Focus Area
Arts/Culture/HumanitiesEducationEnvironment/AnimalsHealthHuman ServicesPublic/Society BenefitOther

Eligibility

501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations.170(c)(1) component units of government organizations (Fire Dept., Ambulance, Libraries, Parks, etc.)Organizations providing services within Lucas County.If you are not a 501(c)(3) or a 170(c)(1), you must align yourself with a fiscal sponsor.The Final Report for all previous grants must be on file prior to submitting a new grant applicationPlease include project estimates and photos if applicable.

Ineligibility

Generally will not fundExisting debtOperating expenses, salaries or laborConsumable items, freight or shipping

What South Central Iowa Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
26
Total given
$386K
Median grant
$11K
Range
$5,000–$82K
  • By dollars: Iowa 56%. Top recipient cities: Mount AYR, IA; Creston, IA; Lamoni, IA.
  • 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Decatur County Conservation

    $82K

  • Ringgold County Fair · Mount AYR, IA

    $29K

  • Ringgold County Public Health · Mount AYR, IA

    $25K

  • Southwestern Community College · Creston, IA

    $23K

  • Graceland University · Lamoni, IA

    $23K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Human services

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