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:

1. Read the Grant Procedures Brochure. Click here to download.

2. Complete the Grant Application. Click here to download.

3. Complete the Fiscal Sponsorship Form if necessary. Click here to download.

4. Submit all required documents by the deadline indicated on the Grant Procedures Brochure.
 

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 Affairs and Development

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.

Environment 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.