The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is seeking applications for its Black Hawk County Grants to improve life in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
State: Iowa
County: Black Hawk County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities
- Opportunity & Access
- Everyone deserves the chance to reach their potential. They partner with organizations and actively work to remove barriers and expand pathways to opportunity so all people, especially those in underserved and rural areas, have equitable access to the resources and support needed for economic prosperity.
- Health & Safety
- Every person has the right to live in a safe, stable, and healthy environment. They work with organizations providing essential health and human services.
- Vibrant Communities
- Vibrant Communities are places where people want to live, work, and play. They connect and collaborate with organizations bringing neighborhoods to life through arts, culture, recreation, and economic development.
- Youth Empowerment
- Young people are the future leader and changemakers of region. They support programs that provide educational opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship.
Funding Information
The majority of competitive grants range from $5,000 to $25,000, with some grants exceeding that range.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations must provide benefits to the people of the Black Hawk County and must meet the following criteria to apply for a grant:
- Classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a government entity.
- Tax-exempt organizations classified as other than 501(c)(3) are also eligible if the project is deemed charitable.
- Current with all state and federal reporting requirements, such as filing of 990 forms.
- No past due grant reports for previous grants.
- Requests that include or require participation in inherently religious activities such as religious worship, instruction, or proselytization or activities that promote specific religious doctrine are not eligible.
- Application must be completed by the due date using the online application and CFNEIA grant site.
Groups, projects, or initiatives that do not meet the above eligibility requirements may submit a request through a fiscal sponsor. Fiscal sponsors must be classified as a 501(c)(3) or a government entity. The Foundation prefers that the fiscal sponsor’s mission closely aligns with the sponsored project. Fiscal Sponsors will be legally and financially responsible for any grant funds that are awarded.
For more information, visit CFNEIA.
