The Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF) is excited to announce a second opportunity for local non-profits and governmental and public school agencies to apply for funding.
Donor Name: Buena Vista County Community Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Buena Vista County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/16/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Small Grants: $2,000.00
- Medium Grants: $5,000.000
- Large Grants: $10,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
Grant Types
- Small Grants
- Designed to be an entry level grant that provides for the achievement of smaller projects or for smaller organizations with limited resources. The following guidelines apply to this grant type:
- Limited to a maximum award of $2,000.00 (can be less)
- No matching funds required but it is always good to show that the organization supports the project by providing some resources to the effort.
- All grant must achieve a minimum score of 65% to be funded.
- Designed to be an entry level grant that provides for the achievement of smaller projects or for smaller organizations with limited resources. The following guidelines apply to this grant type:
- Medium Grants
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- These grants are by far the largest percentage of what we fund. The Medium Grants increase the award levels from the Small Grants and add some additional requirements. The following guidelines apply to this grant type:
- Limited to a maximum award of $5,000.000 (can be less).
- A $1 for $1 match is required but the match can be either cash or in-kind donations or services.
- All grants must achieve a minimum score of 65% to be funded.
- These grants are by far the largest percentage of what we fund. The Medium Grants increase the award levels from the Small Grants and add some additional requirements. The following guidelines apply to this grant type:
- Large Grants
- Designed specifically to be harder to achieve funding the type allows for funding of great projects that have larger costs but greater benefits. The following guidelines apply to this grant type:
- Unlimited in terms of dollars. However, the Foundation only has limited funds available to grant out to organization, thus the Foundation reserves the right to cap funding and/or provide funding over an extended period of time.
- Required $1 for $1 cash match. Example: An award for $10,000 would have to be matched with cash from the grantee of $10,000 or another non-county foundation source.
- All grants must achieve a minimum score of 75% to be funded.
- Designed specifically to be harder to achieve funding the type allows for funding of great projects that have larger costs but greater benefits. The following guidelines apply to this grant type:
Project Period
The Foundation’s intend of funding a project is that the project will be completed within the following 12 months; however, the Foundation understands that from time to time projects run into challenges that require an extended period of time to complete.
Eligible Project Types
- The Foundation only funds long-term impact projects which are capital projects in their nature. The project does not need to be brick and motor but should be something that will have a lasting impact for several years after completion.
- The Foundation does NOT fund operational projects, operational budgets, training expenses, or staffing expenses. Generally, they are not interested in funding consumable items such as supplies, materials for projects, and disposal items. The organization making the application must be able to sustain its operations without grant funds.
- Grant funds can be used to enhance services already offered through a capital-type investment.
- The Foundation also does NOT fund maintenance projects or projects that repair or replace existing facilities or equipment. Examples include new roofs, replacement of appliances, and repairs to damaged facilities. Historical restoration of historically significant structures are eligible projects.
For more information, visit BVCCF.
