The Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) granting program fundraises and distributes grants which address needs and foster vibrant communities throughout Poweshiek County.
Donor Name: Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Poweshiek County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/23/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Through a flexible, accessible, and responsive grant application, PCA grants help build relationships and address community needs through annual grant disbursements. They value local organizations carrying out community betterment activities. They value transparency and simplicity in their granting process and their role in oversight and due diligence as the grantor. They value all needs associated with charitable organizations. They value private and public support for grant programs.
Projects of particular interest are those providing:
- Cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities
- Enhance the safety, beauty, and economic vitality of the county
Funding Information
Approximately $175,000 will be distributed in 2023 through a single application from a variety of funding sources. No application will be rejected solely on the amount requested; however, they anticipate supporting individual requests up to but no more than $10,000.
Poweshiek County Alliance (PCA) grants receive support from several funding sources.
- County Endowment funds are allocated annually by the Iowa Legislature from a portion of the state gambling revenue. 75% of the annual allocation is used to make grants while 25% of the allocation is added to the PCA endowment.
- Community Fund for Poweshiek County funds are allocated annually through a disbursement from the Community Fund for Poweshiek County Endowment Fund.
- Individual donors contribute to the Community Fund endowment and the disbursement is unrestricted.
- Carl and Joann Orr Fund grants are allocated from the charitable remainder unitrust from Carl and Joann Orr. Disbursements from this endowed fund are awarded solely for projects that support physical/mental health, legal assistance, food security, and the housing needs of at-risk individuals and families in the Grinnell area.
- Brooklyn Community Fund grants provide support for Brooklyn area charitable organizations and public entities.
- Montezuma Community Fund grants provide support for Montezuma area charitable organizations and public entities.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) or public entities are eligible to apply if they are located in or provide services within a particular community or the unincorporated areas of Poweshiek County. Grant projects should provide cultural, educational, recreational, wellness support, community enhancement, and/or support for physical and mental health care. Applications for general campaigns are not accepted.
For more information, visit PCA & Community Fund Grants.
