Through a partnership with the University of Dubuque, small nonprofit organizations (that do not employ IT staff) win the Dubuque area can apply to receive technology assessments through the Grants for Tech program.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
State: Iowa
City: Dubuque
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/16/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants for Tech is an innovative approach to assist nonprofits that do not employ IT staff within the Dubuque area.The grant program will pay for technology improvements, training and services for nonprofits to help make their organizations more effective and grow stronger.
Funding Information
Grants awarded will be a minimum of $2,000, with a maximum grant award of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations are within the Dubuque area including 501(c)3 nonprofits, church, school or government organizations that do not employ IT staff. Organizations must operate in a manner that no applicable anti-discrimination laws are violated. Only one proposal may be submitted per organization each year.
Matching Fund Requirements Organizations are required to demonstrate a match for the implemented project. The match amount is based on the requested grant amount.
The match (cash or in-kind) can be fulfilled in the following ways:
- Any portion of the project’s cost paid directly by the nonprofit or its donors/funders or through a special financing arrangement;
- In-kind labor or personnel costs paid by the nonprofit or its donors/funders;
- Services or equipment donated by a third party, if the nonprofit can provide appropriate documentation of the value of services
The match rate depends on the organization’s budget:
- Match of $0.50 to $1 (cash or in-kind) for organizational budgets of under $500,000 (50% of the funding)
- Match of $1 to $1 (cash or in-kind) for organizational budgets of $500,000 more (100% of the funding)
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
