Grants
The Community Foundation of Jackson County funds nonprofit projects in education, health, arts, and community development that address critical needs and drive positive change in Jackson County and surrounding areas.
Funder: Community Foundation of Jackson County
Due Dates: July 3, 2027 (Dubuque C&B Better Initiative) | September 1, 2026 (Tri-State Area Gary Dolphin Journalism Grant) | July 31, 2026 (Theisen’s More For Your Community Grants)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards vary by program; foundation has awarded millions to hundreds of nonprofits; individual grant sizes not always specified.
Summary: Grants support nonprofits addressing critical needs and fostering positive change in Jackson County and the surrounding region.
Description
The Community Foundation of Jackson County, in partnership with its affiliate foundations and community partners, offers a range of competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Jackson County, Iowa, and nearby communities. These grants are designed to address critical community needs—such as education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community development—by supporting projects that create meaningful local impact. The foundation has a long-standing history of philanthropy, distributing millions of dollars in grants to strengthen and uplift the region.
