(Omaha, NE) – Officials with The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa have announced applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in seven counties: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, and Shelby. Page and Crawford counties participate in proactive grantmaking during the fall rather than accepting applications. More than $430,000 is available across the seven listed counties in this grant cycle, and those interested in a breakdown of the funding can learn more at swiowafoundations.org.

Application details, a fact sheet, and a link to the application form can be found on the website. Applications will only be accepted through the online system. Only organizations providing services in each county are eligible to apply. They must be able to demonstrate broad community/county support and be an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity, a local municipality, or a fiscally sponsored project.

Community Foundations of SW IA

The Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa aims to improve the quality of life in each county by supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services. The objective of the grant program is to fund projects that will have a lasting impact.

Grant funds are made possible by Iowa’s County Endowment Fund Program and the generosity of local donors. Please contact Sarah Beth Ray, Iowa Foundations Advisor, at 402-704-7245 or sarahbeth@omahafoundation.org with application-related questions. All completed grant applications will be considered at the October Advisory Committee meeting, with applicants being notified of funding decisions by the end of October.

For general questions about the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa, please contact Sunni Kamp, Southwest Iowa Director, at 402-342-3458 or sunni@omahafoundation.org.