Grant to Enhance Community Life in areas like Arts & Culture & Health in Iowa (USA)
GrantID: 70411
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $20,000
Summary
Runs multiple competitive grant programs specifically for nonprofit organizations and government entities across a 20‑county region. Its goal is to invest in projects that enhance community life in areas like arts & culture, health, education, environment, human services, and general community betterment. While individuals and for‑profit businesses are not eligible, nonprofit groups and public agencies are welcome to apply, and organizations without full 501(c)(3) status may sometimes use a fiscal sponsor.
Grants are offered via county/community cycles: each county in the region has its own grant schedule, with opening and due dates for applications. For instance, you may see county grants open in September and due in mid‑October, with awards made later in the year. The foundation lists all active cycles and their respective guidelines in its “grant opportunities” section.
Typical grant amounts tend to fall in the $5,000 to $25,000 range, though some funds allow request amounts outside that band, depending on the project’s scale and donor priorities. Projects may be one‑year in duration, and proposals often cover program costs, materials, equipment, and capital improvements—though each grant cycle has its own permitted expense types.
To apply, organizations must be compliant with federal and state reporting requirements and free of overdue grant reports. Past performance and financial health are considered. Applications are submitted through an online portal. Review committees — often local to the county — evaluate proposals according to the foundation’s areas of interest, alignment with community needs, potential impact, and organizational capacity.
Overall, this grant system is structured to channel funding into community‑level initiatives, strengthen nonprofit infrastructure, support collaboration, and foster sustainable improvements across small towns and rural areas in that multi‑county region.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Iowa that are actively involved in Quality of Life. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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