The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County is committed to improving the quality of life throughout Plymouth County by investing in area nonprofits through the grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love the communities with a way to give back.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County
State: Iowa
County: Plymouth County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2023
Details:
The Community Foundation of Greater Plymouth County is a charitable foundation created by and for local citizens to improve the quality of life right here in the communities. They are here to help donors make a positive, local impact by offering a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable giving goals and do good work in the communities that lasts forever.
The Foundation of Greater Plymouth County was formed in 2005 to coordinate and provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Plymouth County. The CFGPC is an affiliate of the Iowa Community Affiliate Network, a collaboration of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and the Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation. Each year the Foundation makes grant awards to worthwhile projects located in the county that are identified through this community grant application process.
CFGPC Foundation’s areas of emphasis include:
- Children, Youth, and Families – Programs that enhance the quality of life for children and youth through opportunities to enhance their intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development
- Community Betterment-Neighborhoods and Community Development – Programs that address community and neighborhood development, both social and economic
- Health and Human Services – Social service projects that benefit the underserved segments of the community
- Education – Community education and service projects that serve all age groups and segments of the population
- The Environment – Programs that address the natural resources and environment
- Arts and Culture – Programs that provide or increase access to cultural and educational resources for theatre, music, arts, dance, and museums and that increase awareness of arts and culture.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Plymouth County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Plymouth County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
For more information, visit CFGDM.
