The Linn County is accepting applications from non-profit organizations who work for the upliftment of its residents.
Donor Name: Linn County
State: Iowa
County: Linn County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $150,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Board of Supervisors established the Linn County Legacy and Community Attraction Fund to foster and support long-standing, new, and diverse community events in Linn County.
Applicant Eligibility
- Legacy and Community Attraction grants will be made only to non-profit organizations located in Linn County, Iowa or with a branch location in Linn County, and whose work and/or event directly benefits Linn County residents.
- Due to legal restrictions, Iowa Code Section 331.901(5), organizations under ecclesiastical or sectarian management are not eligible for Linn County grant funds.
Project Eligibility
Grant funds may be used only for events and/or by entities that substantially promote Linn County history and/or culture and/or work to draw in residents and outside visitors alike. Priority is given to requests for events and programmatic and capital projects over requests for operating support. Grant funds may be used only for expenses that have not yet been incurred.
Preferred applications will be for projects/programs that accomplish the following:
- Promote Linn County via opportunities for historical education or community attraction
- Demonstrate a return on investment dollars
- Do not duplicate current or long-standing events in Linn County
Projects are funded for one-year increments.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated on the criteria listed below which appear in no particular order of importance.
- Demonstrates historical, cultural, or diverse educational opportunities for Linn County residents and visitors
- Has potential for long-term impact
- Serves a broad segment of the population
- Clearly describes event/entity goals
- Project does not duplicate current economic and/or community development initiatives
For more information, visit Linn County.