Join the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa for the 2026 Black Hawk County 1st Cycle Grant Awards Ceremony as we celebrate the nonprofits and community projects receiving grant funding in Black Hawk County.

This special event brings together nonprofit leaders, donors, and community members to recognize the impact of local philanthropy across Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and surrounding communities. During the program, we will announce and honor the 2026 first cycle grant recipients and highlight how community foundation grants are strengthening Black Hawk County.

Light refreshments will be provided, along with a brief program recognizing funded organizations and their community impact.

Please RSVP below to join us.

Join the Winneshiek County Community Foundation for an inspiring evening celebrating local philanthropy, community impact, and the announcement of our 2026 grant awards.

This annual event brings together nonprofit leaders, donors, community partners, and residents from across Winneshiek County to recognize the incredible work being accomplished through community foundation grants. During the program, we will also highlight our 2025 grant recipients and the meaningful projects they have implemented to strengthen communities throughout the county.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time:

• 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. | Social with hors d'oeuvres
• 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Grant Awards Program

Location:
Luther College
Dahl Centennial Union – Second Floor, Peace Dining Room
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA 52101

Guests are encouraged to use the Library Lot for convenient parking. You can view the campus map here for suggested parking locations.

Please RSVP below.

Join the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of Worth County. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The establishment of the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa was made possible by the Jaspers Family. Maynard and Marjory Jaspers were long-time successful business owners in Worth County. They had three songs with no heirs. At his death, Donald Jaspers donated the proceeds from the combined estates of the Jaspers Family to provide charitable support for Worth County.

The Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County, a fund of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Worth County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in the priorities of Opportunity & Access, Health & Safety, Vibrant Communities, and Youth Empowerment
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving Worth County

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Worth County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Worth County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Join the Floyd County Community Foundation for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of Floyd County. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The Floyd County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Floyd County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Floyd County Community Foundation grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in their communities
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving Floyd County

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Floyd County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Floyd County Community Foundation's volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Floyd County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Social starts at 5:30 pm with the program starting at 6 pm.

Join the Benton County Community Foundation for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of Benton County. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The Benton County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Benton County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Benton County Community Foundation grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in the priorities of Opportunity & Access, Health & Safety, Vibrant Communities, and Youth Empowerment
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving BentonCounty

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Benton County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Benton County Community Foundation's volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Benton County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Join the Fayette County Community Foundation for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of Fayette County. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The Fayette County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Fayette County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Fayette County Community Foundation grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in the priorities of Opportunity & Access, Health & Safety, Vibrant Communities, and Youth Empowerment
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving Fayette County

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Fayette County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Fayette County Community Foundation's volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Fayette County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Join the Butler County Community Foundation for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of ButlerCounty. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The Butler County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Butler County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Butler County Community Foundation grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in the priorities of Opportunity & Access, Health & Safety, Vibrant Communities, and Youth Empowerment
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving Butler County

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Butler County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Butler County Community Foundation's volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Butler County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Join the Kossuth County Community Foundation for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of Kossuth County. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The Kossuth County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Kossuth County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Kossuth County Community Foundation grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in the priorities of Opportunity & Access, Health & Safety, Vibrant Communities, and Youth Empowerment
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving Kossuth County

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Kossuth County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Kossuth County Community Foundation's volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Kossuth County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Join the Howard County Community Foundation for the 2025 Grant Award Celebration! 

Celebrate local impact and learn how charitable giving is strengthening the communities of Howard County. This annual event brings together nonprofit organizations, donors, volunteers, and community members to recognize the 2025 grant recipients and highlight the meaningful work taking place across our region.

The Howard County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, invests in projects that improve quality of life and create long-term opportunities for the people who call Howard County home. Whether you are receiving a grant this year or simply want to stay connected to the good things happening in your community, this celebration is the perfect opportunity to hear inspiring stories, meet local leaders, and learn more about community philanthropy.

What to Expect:

• Announcement of the 2025 Howard County Community Foundation grant awards
• Recognition of nonprofits making a positive difference in the priorities of Opportunity & Access, Health & Safety, Vibrant Communities, and Youth Empowerment
• Networking with fellow community members, local leaders, and partners
• Insight into how charitable giving continues to build a vibrant and thriving Howard County

Everyone is welcome- grantees, donors, partners, and all who care about the future of Howard County. Your presence helps celebrate the collective impact we create together.

We'd like to give recognition to the Howard County Community Foundation's volunteers who make this possible. Visit the their webpage for the full list of volunteer committee members.

Please RSVP to join us as we honor the organizations and individuals who help make Howard County a stronger, more vibrant place to live.