Black Hawk County Grants
A vital part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa's mission is making charitable grants to non-profit agencies. The Foundation does not do programming. It supports agencies that do programming for public good.
Procedures
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
TO APPLY:
- Carefully read the Grant Guidelines. Click here to download.
- Click here to access the Online Grant Application.
- Questions about the online grant application? Watch the simple video tutorial or download the step-by-step guide.
- Video Tutorial
- Download Step-by-Step Guide
Deadlines
The Community Foundation Board of Directors approves Black Hawk County charitable grants twice a year - in June and December.
Applications for grants must be submitted approximately two months prior to the awarding of the grants. Applicants will be notified in writing when final grant decisions are made.
April 1
Deadline for submission of grant applications for June awards
June
First award cycle will be approved
October 1
Deadline for submission of grant applications for December awards
December
Second award cycle will be approved
Areas of Grant Making
Arts and Culture
Supporting the creative arts- theater, music, painting, sculpture, dance, strengthening the programs of local museums and libraries.
Community Betterment
Including the administration of justice, development of employment and training, encouragement of citizen participation in community affairs, and enhancement of local community resources.
Education
Improving the quality of education through support of both public and private institutions of learning.
Environmental Education and Protection
Supporting conservation of natural resources, preventing and eliminating pollution, preserving water quality, protecting wildlife, and educating the public about environmental priorities.
Health
Helping alleviate human suffering through support of institutions dedicated to healing and wholeness of life through improvement of health care, prevention of substance abuse, research into the causes and prevention of disease.
Historical Preservation
Assisting groups engaged in restoring structures and artifacts of historical importance to the area.
Human Services
Assisting with programming efforts that addresses issues important to youth, women, minorities, the elderly, the handicapped, and families in need.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
It is suggested that applicants contact Carolynn Sween, Community Foundation Program Director, to explore the appropriateness of requests and for any further guidance about current funding priorities.