The YAPPERS’ annual grants program aims to provide Dubuque County youth-serving agencies with the opportunity to strengthen and grow their programs.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
State: Iowa
County: Dubuque County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Requests for funding through the YAPPERS grant process should clearly demonstrate how the program:
- Is designed to provide opportunities, and/or raise awareness for issues that local individuals (0-25) are facing.
- Will provide opportunities for the community to participate, removes barrier, and promote inclusion
- Improves quality of life for the most disadvantaged youth in the community
- leads to long-term, sustainable solutions
- Specifically addresses at least one of YAPPERS’ 4 Promises:
- General health: mental and physical health, including disabilities (abuse or addiction related issues /nutrition/counseling etc.)
- Stable living: family life, neighborhoods, shelters, including for immigrants (safe environments at home/school etc., promoting eco-friendly lifestyles)
- Effective education: Tutoring, after school/summer programs, specifically youth based
- Career advancement: job training, education programs for adults, equal opportunity for all individuals (0-25), life skills.
Funding Information
One-year awards of up to $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that have been in active service to the public for at least one year prior to the application. Organizations must operate in a manner that no applicable anti- discrimination laws are violated. Only one proposal may be submitted per organization.
For more information, visit CFGD.
