Grants
The Community Foundation of Jackson County funds nonprofit projects in education, health, arts, and community development to address critical needs and foster positive local change.
Funder: Community Foundation of Jackson County
Due Dates: July 3, 2026 (Dubuque C&B Better Initiative) | July 31, 2026 (Theisen’s More For Your Community Grants) | September 1, 2026 (Tri-State Area Gary Dolphin Journalism Grant)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by program; recent years saw millions distributed, with individual grants typically ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars.
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing critical needs in local communities through competitive grant programs.
Description
The Community Foundation of Jackson County, alongside affiliate foundations and community partners, offers a portfolio of grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations serving the region. These grants are designed to address critical needs and foster positive change within local communities. The foundation has a robust history of grantmaking, distributing millions of dollars to support community-driven projects in areas such as education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community development.
