The Audubon County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Omaha Community Foundation, is accepting applications to improve the quality of life in Audubon County by supporting community needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.
Donor Name: Audubon County Community Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Audubon County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $45,420
Details:
The objective is to fund projects that will have a permanent impact on, and in, Audubon County. As an affiliate of the Omaha Community Foundation, the Audubon County Community Foundation was established in 1997.
Funding Information
- As part of this fall grant cycle, $45,420 is available to support Audubon County nonprofit organizations and community projects. The deadline to apply for funds through the online application process is September 1.
- Of the total allocated funds, $2,375 is restricted to the Exira area, $5,060 is designated for the community of Audubon, and $37,985 is available to support projects throughout the county.
Eligibility Criteria
Only Federally recognized and certified 501(c)(3) Public Charity organizations or municipal entities that serve the specified county are eligible to apply. An Iowa nonprofit status is insufficient.
Concerning the use of a Fiscal Sponsor:
- You may use a Fiscal Sponsor if your organization is not a verifiable 501(c)(3) Public Charity or local municipality.
- A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit organization that holds an IRS letter of determination certifying they are a 501(c)(3) Public Charity, or a governmental entity such as a city or County Board of Supervisors.
- Prior to consideration for funding, a Fiscal Sponsor must verify approval of their sponsorship of your application by completing a fiscal sponsorship agreement form.
- Community Foundation staff will send the required form to the fiscal sponsor listed on your application after the submission period has ended.
- If your grant request is awarded, the check will be made out to the Fiscal Sponsor. The Fiscal Sponsor is the entity that is accepting responsibility for the distribution of funds as outlined in the grant application.
- Applications requiring a Fiscal Sponsor that are submitted without the appropriate contact information will not be considered.
NOTE: Unless they hold their own public charity status, the following organizations are among those that typically REQUIRE a Fiscal Sponsor:
- Public Libraries
- Fire Departments
- County Extension
- County Conservation
- Fair Boards, etc.
For more information, visit Omaha Community Foundation.
