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Daniels Democracy and Community Foundation
The Daniels Democracy and Community Foundation (DDCF) mission is to reward and promote individuals/organizations that go above and beyond their charge, with little recognition.
DDCF Grant
Every month, DDCF will award an individual/organization $1,000 to recognize their service to the Rochester Community.
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
Greater Carlisle Community Foundation
Mission of the Greater Carlisle Community Foundation:
The mission of the Greater Carlisle Community Foundation is to educate citizens about opportunities for philanthropy and create partnerships to provide a better quality of life for individuals and families.
The Greater Carlisle Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Carlisle by investing in area nonprofits through our grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love our community with a way to give back.
Greater Carlisle Community Foundation Grants
The Greater Carlisle Community Foundation makes grants to IRS section 501(c)(3) ‘tax exempt’ organizations and IRS section 170(b) ‘unit of government’ organizations to assist in fulfilling the foundation’s mission to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of the Greater Carlisle School Area.
Project Area of Focus
Project Type
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
Monroe County Iowa Community Foundation
The Monroe County, Iowa Community Foundation was formed in 1994 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Monroe County. The foundation is made up of community minded individuals who have the ability to assess community needs, implement asset development, evaluate area grant applications, encourage partnerships and initiate activities to enhance Monroe County and its communities. Beginning in 2006, the Foundation has granted awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through a community grants application process. Our foundation’s areas of emphasis include:
The Monroe County Fund is an affiliate of the Iowa Community Affiliate Network, a collaboration of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation (GDMCF) and the Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation, who have recognized the need for new avenues to encourage philanthropy throughout Iowa. The Iowa Community Affiliate Network currently serves 31 counties throughout Iowa, including an “umbrella” or “Family” of related funds benefiting specific communities and projects. Each Affiliate advises on a geographically focused collection of funds. They are components of the GDMCF sharing in its tax-exempt status and developed to increase the philanthropic base for Monroe County.
Monroe County Iowa Community Foundation Grants
The Monroe County, Iowa Community Foundation makes grants to tax exempt organizations including units of government to assist in fulfilling the Foundation’s mission to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of our County and its communities. Our foundation promotes endowment building, community grantmaking, organizational collaboration, and public leadership for the benefit of the Monroe County area.
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
Taylor County Endowment Foundation
Mission of the Taylor County Endowment Foundation:
It is the mission of the Taylor County Endowment Foundation to distribute funds for educational, cultural, civic and charitable purposes for the benefit of the greater community of Taylor County, Iowa. Principles have been established to assure equitable and effective grant making of these funds, thus enhancing the quality of life for citizens of Taylor County, Iowa.
The Taylor County Endowment Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Taylor County by investing in area nonprofits through our grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love our communities with a way to give back.
Taylor County Endowment Foundation Grants
What we Support
The Taylor County Endowment Foundation will provide grants to build community strengths and develop leadership potential. Areas of Foundation giving are health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture, community betterment, education, and youth development. The Foundation will fund special projects, but will not fund ongoing operational expenses.
Endow Urbandale Grant Information
Since 2001, Endow Urbandale has been strategically investing donations to be able to support community education, programs, businesses, and residents alike. Beginning in 2011, Endow Urbandale was able to begin accepting and fulfilling grants. A maximum of five percent of the total fund value is available on an annual basis to provide grants to worthy Urbandale causes. Grants are awarded on a selective basis according to established policies.
Endow Urbandale Grant Guidelines
The Endow Urbandale Community Fund (Endow Urbandale) was established in 2001 as a community foundation by a group of Urbandale citizens to facilitate charitable giving in the community of Urbandale. The Endow Urbandale Community Fund is a component fund of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, which provides technical assistance and manages investment of the fund’s assets.
Mission:
To provide a permanent, ever-growing endowment fund to support a broad range of existing and future charitable and civic needs throughout the community of Urbandale.
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
Decatur County Community Foundation
Mission of the Decatur County Community Foundation:
We are a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern: Improving the quality of life in Decatur County. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations create permanent charitable funds that help our region meet the challenges of changing times. The foundation invests and administers these funds that help our region meet the challenges of changing times.
The Decatur County Community Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Decatur County by investing in area nonprofits through our grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love our communities with a way to give back.
The Decatur County Community Foundation Grants
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Decatur County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Decatur County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
About the Foundation
Building a Better Rome, Together
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome connects generosity with impact, providing grants and funds that serve and uplift our community. We strive to educate, inspire, and create a better tomorrow, acting as a bridge between donors and meaningful projects. We offer a cost-effective, flexible way to support lasting change.
We empower nonprofits by funding local charities and community initiatives. Through endowments and donor-advised funds, we ensure long-term sustainability, allowing gifts to grow and serve future generations. We turn generosity into action, fueling bold ideas and lasting impact.
Founded in April 2015, the Community Foundation was born from a vision of local leaders who saw the need for a sustainable philanthropic resource. Today, we continue to build a stronger, healthier community—while inspiring the next generation of generous givers.
Greater Rome Impact Fund Grant Requirements
The Community Foundation for Greater Rome is moving toward fewer, more substantial grants designed to produce significant and measurable community benefit.
Spiegelberg Legacy Fund:
One grant up to $9,000 for work serving children in need
The Foundation seeks to invest in work that addresses a meaningful community need and creates lasting benefit for individuals, families, or the broader community.
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines improves quality of life for all by promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues…we’re simply better together.
The Ringgold Foundation
Mission of the Ringgold Foundation:
We are a public charity serving thousands of people who share a common concern: Improving the quality of life in Ringgold County.
Individuals, families, businesses and organizations create permanent charitable funds that help our region meet the challenges of changing times. The foundation invests and administers these funds that help our region meet the challenges of changing times.
The Ringgold Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Ringgold County by investing in area nonprofits through our grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love our communities with a way to give back.
The Ringgold Foundation Grants
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Ringgold County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Ringgold County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
Destination: Home
Destination: Home is a public-private partnership ending homelessness in Silicon Valley.
Our goal is to END homelessness in our community and we’re committed to advancing solutions that will deliver true systemic change.
Through our collective impact model, we convene and collaborate with stakeholders across our community to advance strategies that address the root causes of homelessness and help ensure that all our neighbors have a stable home. We embrace a data-driven and human approach to our work – advocating for policies, incubating new ideas and programs, and investing in strategies that reduce and prevent homelessness in our community.
Sponsorship
As part of our commitment to support other nonprofits, we accept sponsorship requests on an ongoing basis from organizations whose mission and work align with our mission to prevent and end homelessness in Silicon Valley.
Requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You can generally expect to receive a response within 2-3 business days. Payments typically take an additional 10-14 business days to process.
Union County Foundation
For more than three decades, the Union County Foundation has been dedicated to serving the Union County, Ohio community as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to assist individuals and organizations with the accumulation, investment, and distribution of charitable dollars. We believe in enhancing the quality of life for all the citizens of Union County by promoting and facilitating charitable giving. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact that will benefit our community for generations to come. Join us in our mission and be a part of something truly meaningful.
John & Kandy Taylor College Expenses Grant
This program was established in 2019, to honor the memory of John and Kandy Taylor. They were both strong supporters of helping the Union County community and higher education.
This grant awards one student recipient per academic school year (Autumn through Summer semester). The recipient would be reimbursed for school-related purchases (i.e. textbooks, classroom materials, supplies) each semester, for a combined total of up to $200.
Union County Foundation
For more than three decades, the Union County Foundation has been dedicated to serving the Union County, Ohio community as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to assist individuals and organizations with the accumulation, investment, and distribution of charitable dollars. We believe in enhancing the quality of life for all the citizens of Union County by promoting and facilitating charitable giving. Together, we can create a positive and lasting impact that will benefit our community for generations to come. Join us in our mission and be a part of something truly meaningful.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation: Union County Fund Hometown Community Garden & Greenspace Grants
Description
Residing in the Marysville community since 1868, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is deeply rooted in Union County. The corporate headquarters sits only a few miles from where the company was founded 150 years ago. Scotts Miracle-Gro has progressed from a small seed company to a leading lawn and garden care company, and it is proud to call Marysville its home.
To promote the development and maintenance of thriving community gardens and greenspaces in its hometown of Union County, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Fund offers an annual grant program to fund public greenscapes.
Applicants may request support for projects such as, but not limited to:
Successful projects should involve neighborhood residents, demonstrate positive measurable outcomes, and meet stated objectives. Applicants will be notified by the end of December regarding the status of their application.
Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation
The KCCEF was formed in 2005 as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. The founding members of the organization had a vision to ensure that our county’s charitable programs were supported now, and in the future. We work together with many individuals, families, businesses and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come.
What We Offer
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation is here to assist our county’s organizations contribute to the local quality of life, and one of the ways that is done is through grant funding. KCCEF accepts grant applications to enable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community. In the past, grants have been awarded for projects involving arts and culture, health & human services, community betterment, historic preservation, and more. Proof of non-profit status, or sponsorship by a government entity is required.
Endowment Grant
Connecting Community
Together, we bring to life what’s important to you.
Vision
The Fond du Lac Area Foundation will support efforts to enhance the quality of life in the Fond du Lac Area.
Mission
Creating a better community by promoting philanthropy, awarding effective grants, and providing leadership on important community issues … today & forever.
Rural Vitality Grants
The Fond du Lac Area Foundation and Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation are honored to partner with Compeer Financial to support rural vitality in our communities. The Rural Vitality grant cycle focuses on helping communities of less than 10,000 people or rural micropolitans of less than 50,000 people to create and maintain an active, strong, and thriving economy. Fond du Lac and Dodge County nonprofits and schools are eligible to apply, with the City of Fond du Lac and City of Beaver Dam being ineligible due to population.
This granting cycle there is approximately $50,000 available to fulfill grant requests. Requests may be $500 - $25,000.
Rural Vitality Grant applications are only accepted through the Fond du Lac Area Foundation’s online portal.
About Us
Stewarding Education in Cincinnati
Woodward Trust’s Board of Trustees is steadfastly committed to managing funds for the educational enrichment of underserved children in Cincinnati
What We Do
Fostering Innovation in Education
We value remaining open and accessible to new organizations and new ideas. Our annual grant requests unlock opportunities to empower Cincinnati's educational future.
Our Essential Need Components
The Trust's focus is currently divided into three needs:
This includes providing essential items like school supplies, covering testing fees, and ensuring access to proper footwear
We aim to offer educational benefits by means of scholarships, immersive experiences, and exciting field trips.
We relentlessly pursue systemic change initiatives to eliminate the root causes behind the first two needs.
About Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) ALWD supports its members’ professional development as teachers, scholars, and leaders through both teaching and scholarship grants. These grants provide funding for legal writing professionals to pursue their scholarly interests and to develop innovative teaching materials. In funding grants, ALWD focuses on providing resources to those who do not have other sources of funding for these endeavors.
ALWD also supports projects that preserve the history of ALWD, honor community contributions, and make ALWD’s history accessible to scholars, teachers, and practitioners into the future.ALWD Teaching GrantsIn furtherance of ALWD’s commitment to the professional development of legal research and writing faculty, ALWD funds annual teaching grants that allow legal writing faculty to spend their summers exploring innovative teaching ideas and producing teaching tools, materials, and curriculum that will assist others in the field.
Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation
The KCCEF was formed in 2005 as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. The founding members of the organization had a vision to ensure that our county’s charitable programs were supported now, and in the future. We work together with many individuals, families, businesses and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come.
What We Offer
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation is here to assist our county’s organizations contribute to the local quality of life, and one of the ways that is done is through grant funding. KCCEF accepts grant applications to enable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community. In the past, grants have been awarded for projects involving arts and culture, health & human services, community betterment, historic preservation, and more. Proof of non-profit status, or sponsorship by a government entity is required.
Senior Footprint Grant
Project Plan
The goal focused around the Senior Footprint Project is to allow the Junior / Senior Class to give back to their community through a betterment project. Through this process, the class will work together to decide on a project, break down each step from start to finish in a detailed timeline, build a budget that includes quotes and current prices and to follow those plans, ending with a successful project they will be proud of for years to come.
Mission of the West Des Moines Community Foundation:
Our mission is to preserve and improve the quality of life in West Des Moines by engaging others in philanthropic support and services.
Giving in West Des Moines
The West Des Moines Community Foundation is an all-volunteer board of citizens committed to improving the quality of life in our city. When you donate to the WDMCF, you can be confident that your dollars go to support proven local programs in a thoughtful and diligent manner. All Community Foundation grants are overseen by our independent Board of volunteers, in close consultation with City leadership, and as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities serving the West Des Moines community. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in West Des Moines. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation
The KCCEF was formed in 2005 as an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. The founding members of the organization had a vision to ensure that our county’s charitable programs were supported now, and in the future. We work together with many individuals, families, businesses and organizations to establish endowment funds that will provide grant awards for years to come.
What We Offer
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation is here to assist our county’s organizations contribute to the local quality of life, and one of the ways that is done is through grant funding. KCCEF accepts grant applications to enable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community. In the past, grants have been awarded for projects involving arts and culture, health & human services, community betterment, historic preservation, and more. Proof of non-profit status, or sponsorship by a government entity is required.
Major Grant
What We Support
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation will provide grants to improve life in Keokuk County, Iowa by supporting projects relating to: arts & culture, community affairs & development, education, environmental protection, health, historic preservation and human services.
The Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) History Grant is designed to support projects that research, interpret, or celebrate the history of ALWD and its contributions to the legal writing discipline. These grants reflect ALWD’s commitment to preserving the history of ALWD, honoring community contributions, and making ALWD’s history accessible to scholars, teachers, and practitioners into the future.
Types of Fundable Projects
Abous Us
For Good. Forever
Established in 2004, the Keokuk Area Community Foundation receives charitable gifts and grants from individuals, families, business, and corporations to establish permanent endowments for the benefit of Southeast Iowa, Western Illinois, and Northeast Missouri.
The mission of the Keokuk Area Community Foundation is to build endowments to assist community needs, foster growth for leadership, and create flourishing nonprofit organizations, charities, schools, and
The Hellman Lee County Impact Fund
Merlin Hellman (1935 – 2021) lived a life of service for Lee County. He was a man people called for help and advice, a man who was there for his family, friends, neighbors and community. Merlin served on multiple area boards of directors, including the Boards of Marquette and Aquinas, Parish Councils, and Diocesan Stewardship Committees. He was a founding member of the Southeast Iowa Economic Development Committee, but he was most proud of his volunteer accomplishments.
North Lee County’s philanthropic story began with Merlin’s generosity. Merlin established the North Lee Community Foundation, the Lee County Charitable Fund and funded endowments to support Holy Trinity Catholic Schools, Holy Family Parish, the Fort Madison Public Library and Hope Haven.
The North Lee Community Foundation and the Lee County Charitable Fund honor the life Merlin Hellman by creating the Hellman Lee County IMPACT Grant. Starting in 2026, the Hellman Lee County IMPACT Grant will distribute multiple $25,000 - $100,000 IMPACT Grants to Lee County nonprofit organizations.
About Us
The Clive Community Foundation (CCF) is a conduit for residents, businesses and other stakeholders to donate funds for the betterment of our community.
Along with providing the depth of expertise and guidance for establishing the CCF, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines provides cost-efficient access to world-class investment managers and alternative investment strategies only available to large institutional investors.
As a Foundation, we raise funds for distribution to local nonprofit organizations and special projects that enhance opportunities and community appeal for current and future residents, businesses and visitors alike.
Grant Guidelines
The Clive Community Foundation was established in 2007 by a group of citizens to improve the quality of life for Clive residents and businesses by promoting charitable giving and connecting donors with causes they value and desire to support.
Mission:
Strengthening our community through philanthropy and partnerships.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualifying organizations.
About Us
Who We Are
We unite people, ideas, and resources to transform lives across Story County, working toward our vision of a connected and thriving community.
Making a Difference since 1953
Since 1953, United Way of Story County (UWSC) has been a trusted leader and convener, mobilizing our community to create lasting change. We believe transformation happens when neighbors, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers unite around shared goals.
A connected and thriving Story County.
Unite people, ideas, and resources to transform lives in Story County.
Investing in You
We provide grants to local nonprofits that are dedicated to serving Story County in our focus areas of health, education, and financial security. These grants aim to empower organizations that are making a difference in our community, helping them to enhance their programs and reach more individuals in need.
Community Impact Grants
These grants support unanticipated, emerging, or other distinct under-funded needs that further the mission of UWSC.
The Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation (CUSF) awards IMPACT grants to teachers across Champaign and Urbana to support innovative classroom projects that inspire creativity, enhance learning, and promote hands-on experiences. These grants empower educators to bring their ideas to life—benefiting students through opportunities that enrich their education in meaningful and lasting ways.
This grant category is reviewed by a selection committee before being awarded. Not all grant requests are awarded. This is also a reimbursement grant. Multi-School grants will have funds sent to the district business office.
Award Distribution:
Belief & Purpose
Guiding beliefs, principles, and performance benchmarks of the California Department of Education.
California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a multicultural, multilingual, and highly connected world.
Mandate Block Grant, Fiscal Year 2026-27
Funding Description
Provide funding to county offices of education (COE), school districts and charter schools to fund the costs of various mandated programs and activities identified in Government Code (GC) Section 17581.6(f).
Law School Admission Council Inc (LSAC) is committed to promoting access in legal education and the legal profession. LSAC will consider grant proposals from institutions for projects focused on one or more of our strategic goals.LSAC Outreach GrantsLSAC's Board of Trustees has made available funds to support cooperative outreach and applicant-pool expansion events. These grants are designed to encourage law schools to work together to promote legal education. At least three LSAC-member schools must work together on each event. Examples of eligible events include law fairs, conferences, workshops, or other events that are a combination of these types.
Tree and Soil Research Fund Grant Program
The TREE Fund Board of Trustees is launching the new Tree and Soil Research Grant, made possible by a permanently restricted endowment fund supporting areas of research of interest to the landscape architecture community with special focus in the area of trees and the soils that support them. Projects are expected to be completed within one to three years, with a maximum award value of $10,000. No project may receive more than one award from this program. This grant will be offered every other year beginning in 2021.
Award amount:
Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL) Program Tracker
The grant provides a consistent online program for all ESCs to use for recording action steps and coaching of LEAs and seeks to gain program management and Drupal development assistance to provide continued support.
Grants for preschools provide funding for early childhood education programs, facility improvements, and teacher training. The following grants empower organizations to enhance learning environments, promote school readiness, and support young children’s development.
Discover 8,000+ funding opportunities for preschools, with $3.86B available. Instrumentl offers grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funding intelligence to help organizations expand early learning programs and support child development.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Preschools?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits that are eligible for preschools grants include licensed nonprofit preschools, early childhood education centers, houses of worship, and family-focused organizations that provide pre-K learning programs. Funders may also focus their grants on early childhood education programs and teacher training in their respective communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives serving low-income families and children with special needs.
Grants in preschools typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 28.0% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Preschool grants support early childhood education programs, teacher training, curriculum development, and facility improvements. Funders also seek to enhance school readiness and learning environments, support working families, support young children's development, and improve access to quality early learning programs. There are more than 6,000 grants available and an impressive $2.95 billion in funding available for preschools and early childhood education.
Funding for preschools grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $0 to a maximum of $188,250,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $37,500, while the average grant awarded is $732,334. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $2.95 billion available in funding, nearly half come from private funders like the Cooke Foundation, the National Education Association Staff Organization, the James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation, and the Bell Charitable Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state and local government funders that are providing grants for preschools and early childhood education in their respective areas.
Some of the key federal grants are from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Labor. There are also quite a bit of state-level organizations that are offering funding for Preschool grants like the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
A carefully planned approach is needed in order to successfully win grants for preschools. To improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:
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