Funding for Projects Improving Daily Life and Well-Being in Iowa (USA)
GrantID: 74222
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000
Summary
This grant offers public-facing funds for organizations hosting events. With a total funding pool of $50,000, individual awards are available up to $10,000 each. The goal is to support gatherings that bring the community together—boosting local quality of life, encouraging tourism, or creating enriching cultural experiences. Eligible activities span a wide range of community interests—economic development, health and human services, civic and cultural celebrations, leisure, history, education, and more.
Applicants can use the funds to plan, promote, and execute either new or existing public events. These must be free or charge only a nominal fee, accessible to all. Examples could include cultural festivals, markets, educational fairs, parades, concerts, heritage events, and other civic or recreational gatherings.
Nonprofits with tax-exempt status and local governments based in the region are eligible to apply. For nonprofits, only those with an IRS 501(c)(3) designation qualify. For governments, individual units (like departments) can each submit separate proposals . Educational institutions, for-profit businesses, and fundraising-only events are expressly excluded.
There is no matching requirement, which means organizations do not need to contribute their own cash alongside the award (mrhdiowa.org). Recipients have an eighteen‑month period from the award date to complete their event, and successful applicants must adhere to guidelines ensuring that the funds directly enhance the event experience (e.g., no alcohol, professional fees, or reimbursement of salaries).
In summary, this grant is intended to empower nonprofits and local governments to organize enriching, publicly accessible community events. Awards of up to $10,000 are available to help bring these events to life, strengthen civic engagement, and enhance the cultural and social fabric of the area.
If you are located in Iowa and working in the area of Non-Profit Support Services, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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