The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for the 2024 Witwer Trust Grant Program.
Donor Name: Linn County
State: Iowa
County: Linn County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
The total amount of funding available for all grant applicants is $80,000. There is no cap for grant requests. However, please use common sense in making your requests. Approximately 50-60 applications are received each year totaling more than $200,000.
Types of Projects Eligible
Grant funds must be used for programs or projects that benefit Linn County residents. Requests for programmatic and capital projects are eligible; requests for operating support are not. Grants must be for expenses that have not yet been incurred.
Eligibility Criteria
Witwer Trust grants will be made only to non-profit organizations located in Linn County, Iowa, or with a branch location in Linn County and whose work benefits Linn County residents. Proof of nonprofit status is required. Applicants who have not submitted the required final report for previous Witwer Trust grants are not eligible for funding. Due to legal restrictions, Iowa Code Section 331.901(5), organizations under ecclesiastical or sectarian management are not eligible for county grant funds.
Evaluation Criteria
Grant applications will be scored based on how well they meet the following objectives:
- Has potential for long-term impact
- Serves a broad segment of the population or those at risk
- Addresses an emerging need or provides a solution to an existing community and/or organizational need
- Clearly describes project goals
- Demonstrates sound financial plans for future funding of the project/program
- Project developed in collaboration with other organizations rather than duplicating services
For more information, visit Linn County.
