The Franklin County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is inviting applicants for its Grant Program to improve life in Franklin County, Iowa
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
State: Iowa
County: Franklin County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000- $10,000
Details:
The Community Foundation’s main goals are to support Franklin County and to attract additional funds to assist donors in creating lasting legacies through a variety of giving options within Franklin County.
Priorities
In addition, the Franklin County Community prefers to fund projects that:
- Utilize local vendors and contractors when possible
- Are specific projects that enhance the work of nonprofit groups
- Can be completed within the grant period
- Demonstrate multiple sources of income for the project
- Are sustainable without ongoing support from the FCCF
What they Fund
Areas of Foundation giving are:
- Arts and Culture
- Community Betterment
- Education and Youth Development
- Environment and Animal Welfare
- Health
- Human Service
Funding Information
Grant request minimum is $1,000; maximum should not exceed $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must provide benefits to the people of Franklin County and must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a grant:
- Be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a government entity. Tax-exempt organizations classified as other than 501(c)(3) are also eligible if and only if the project is deemed charitable; please contact our office to discuss the project’s eligibility prior to submitting a proposal.
- Be current with all state and federal reporting requirements, such as filing of 990 forms.
- Must not have any past due grant reports for previous Franklin Community Foundation grants.
For groups, projects, or initiatives that do not meet the above eligibility requirements, the Community Foundation will consider your requests if submitted through a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must be classified as a 501(c)(3) or a government entity. The Foundation prefers that the fiscal sponsor’s mission closely align with the sponsored project. Fiscal Sponsors will be legally and financially responsible for any grant funds that are awarded by the Franklin County Community Foundation.
For more information, visit Franklin County Grants.