Applications now open for seven Southwest Iowa counties

The Foundations of Southwest Iowa are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in seven counties. As part of this fall grant cycle, each county has specific amounts to award, including some designated areas. Read below to learn more.

Audubon 

Applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $45,420 is available to support Audubon County nonprofit organizations and community projects. The deadline to apply for funds through the online application process is September 1.  

Of the total allocated funds, $2,375 is restricted to the Exira area, $5,060 is designated for the community of Audubon, and $37,985 is available to support projects throughout the county.  

For Fall 2023, the Audubon County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. General operating support will only be considered for extenuating, non-recurring circumstances. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions. 

Cass 

Applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $29,940 is available to support Cass County nonprofit organizations and community projects. Of the total allocated funds, $4,000 is restricted to the community of Griswold, and $25,940 is available to support projects throughout the county.  

For Fall 2023, the Cass County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. General operating support will not be considered. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions. 

Fremont 

Applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $25,770 is available to support Fremont County nonprofit organizations and community projects. Of the total available funds, $730 is restricted to the community of Farragut, $2,320 is designated to the community of Hamburg (which includes $635 exclusively for arts projects in Hamburg), $895 is restricted to the community of Percival, $970 is allocated to the community of Randolph, $935 is designated to the community of Sidney, $435 is allotted for the community of Tabor, and $18,850 is available to support projects throughout the county.  

For Fall 2023, the Fremont County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. General operating support will only be considered for extenuating, non-recurring circumstances. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions. 

Harrison 

Applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $73,940 is available to support Harrison County nonprofit organizations and community projects. Of the total funds, $7,110 is restricted to the community of Missouri Valley, $1,765 is designated to the community of Pisgah, $4,175 is allocated to the community of Woodbine, $2,115 is available for charitable purposes in northern Harrison County, and $44,710 will support projects throughout the county, which includes $14,065 for projects focused on wildlife parks, conservation, and other outdoor recreation.  

For Fall 2023, the Harrison County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. General operating support will only be considered for extenuating, non-recurring circumstances. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions. 

Mills 

Applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $137,310 is available to support Mills County nonprofit organizations and community projects. Of the total available funds, $106,475 is restricted to the Malvern area from the William L. Costello Endowed Fund, and $30,835 is available to support projects throughout the county.  

For Fall 2023, the Mills County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. General operating support will only be considered for extenuating, non-recurring circumstances. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions. 

Montgomery 

Applications for the Fall 2023 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $27,395 is available to support Montgomery County nonprofit organizations and community projects. Of the total funds, $940 is restricted to the community of Stanton, $2,070 is allocated to the Villisca area, which includes $1,355 for projects at Villisca Community Schools, and $23,030 is available to support projects throughout the county.  

For Fall 2023, the Montgomery County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. Requests for general operating support will not be considered. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions. 

Shelby 

Applications for the Fall 2022 grant cycle will be accepted from July 15 through September 1 and must be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1. 

As part of this fall grant cycle, $35,525 is available to support Shelby County nonprofit organizations and community projects. Of the total funds, $1,340 is restricted to Harlan, $1,270 is allocated to the community of Shelby, and $32,915 is available to support projects throughout the county.  

For Fall 2023, the Shelby County Community Foundation will entertain requests for capital and program support. Requests for general operating support will not be considered. 

Before beginning, please download and review the Grant Program Fact Sheet here (updated July 2022), which includes eligibility requirements, FAQs, and application instructions.