Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant
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Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant supports local nonprofits' charitable projects in arts, health, human services, and community betterment to improve life in Van Buren County, Iowa.
Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Generally up to $5,000; multi-year grants rarely awarded
Summary: Supports charitable projects and programs that improve quality of life in Van Buren County, Iowa.
Key Information: Grants generally require at least a 50% match, including a minimum 25% cash match.
Description
The Community Foundation of Van Buren County, an affiliate of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports charitable projects and programs that contribute to quality of life in Van Buren County, Iowa. The foundation has one grant cycle each year and a broad community focus encompassing arts and culture, health, human services, community betterment, and historic preservation.
The Community Impact Fund distributes endowment earnings and state funds to support local nonprofit organizations. Its grantmaking considers priority community needs, meaningful and measurable outcomes, sound financial planning, sustainability, and broad community support. Past awards have supported arts programming, community pool operations, historic building restoration, fire department safety equipment, early learning programs, trails, and expanded access to hospital care.
