SCICF: Union County Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- 170(c)(1) component units of government organizations (Fire Dept., Ambulance, Libraries, Parks, etc.)
Geography
- Operating in Union County, with restrictions on funding
- Within Union 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
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Existing debt
- Not eligible: Operating expenses, salaries or labor
- Not eligible: Consumable items, freight or shipping
Overview
The South Central Iowa Community Foundation has been enhancing the quality of life in Union County since 1993. This private foundation supports charitable initiatives by providing funding to 501(c)(3) organizations and government units. They prioritize community projects, endowment building, and responsible stewardship of donations. Eligibility includes organizations operating in Union County, with restrictions on funding for existing debts and operating expenses.
Eligibility
Eligibility to Apply for Funding: 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 Union 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 application
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Capacity building
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