Final days to apply for Allamakee County Community Foundation 2021 grants
Application deadline for grant funding is this upcoming Monday, February 1
The Allamakee County Community Foundation (ACCF) is now accepting 2021 grant applications. The application form is available online at dbqfoundation.org/accf and applications are due this coming Monday, February 1.
Nonprofits can apply for grants from the Community Foundation for projects or programs that address significant community issues and benefit a broad spectrum of the community or a chronically underserved segment of the population. Projects must be in Allamakee County.
The Community Foundation awards grants in the areas of health and human services; education; neighborhood and community development; environment; children, youth and families; and arts and culture, including historic preservation.
Preference is given to projects that:
• Address significant community issues.
• Present innovative, creative and practical proposals that build on community strengths.
• Present clear work plans that show ability to achieve the project’s goal.
• Focus on strategic innovations that encourage cooperation, create efficiencies and reduce duplication of services.
• Develop the leadership potential of the community.
• Involve the people served in the planning and implementation of the program.
• Demonstrate quality, vision, effectiveness, collaboration and good management.
• Provide a plan for sustainability beyond the funding period.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental bodies. Other nonprofits with charitable projects may also qualify but must partner with a qualified nonprofit or governmental body that will serve as a sponsor.
The Community Foundation receives funds from the Iowa County Endowment Fund Program. The Community Foundation grants out 75% of these funds and invests the remaining 25% in a permanent endowment that generates interest to be distributed in future years.
For more information about the grant funding, call Allamakee County Community Foundation Coordinator Betty Steege at 563-586-2046 or visit dbqfoundation.org/accf.
