The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is pleased to announce the 2025 Leadership Grant Program.
Donor Name: Community Foundation Greater Des Moines
State: Iowa
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Leadership Grants are centered around equity to significantly influence community outcomes and opportunities, as well as strengthen an efficient and effective nonprofit sector in Greater Des Moines.
Investments from the Leadership Grant program (made possible by the Better Together Fund) are rooted in community plan alignment, and prioritize and foster inclusive engagement and impact to improve quality of life for all in the community. The purpose of the Leadership Grant program is to catalyze and challenge Greater Des Moines to impact systems change and significantly influence community outcomes and opportunities by:
- Expanding Access to Housing and Transportation
- Advancing Community Health and Resilience
- Fostering Inclusive Economic and Workforce Development
- Cultivating a Thriving and Inclusive Community
Ineligible projects include:
- Ongoing annual operating and program expenses.
- Capital infrastructure projects (bricks and mortar) that do not have strong alignment to grantmaking priorities.
- Sectarian religious programs promoting a particular faith
For more information, visit Community Foundation Greater Des Moines.
