The Story County Community Foundation offers Capacity Grants to Story County, Iowa nonprofit organizations with an agency fund held with the Story County Community Foundation.
Donor Name: Story County Community Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Story County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants support endowment growth, board leadership training and strategic planning for the organization.
Funding Information
Grant requests of up to $5,000 will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have an active agency fund or endowment with Story County Community Foundation and maintain an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Guidelines
Applications must include the following information:
- The organizational need the Capacity Grant will address (Endowment Building, Board Leadership Training, Strategic Planning)
- Expected outcomes and how they support endowment growth and organizational vitality
- Timeline for the project
- Board commitment to the project, including financial support and active participation
- Project budget, including other funding sources and the amount requested from Story County Community Foundation
- A copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) designation letter
- A list of the organization’s Board of Directors with contact information including e-mail addresses.
Ineligibility
Grant applications are accepted for projects that strengthen an organization’s capacity to grow funds held with the Story County Community Foundation. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Board and governance training or expert consultation
- Strategic planning for the organization’s future
- Development of long-term sustainability and reliable funding strategies
- Acquisition of technology to support development and accountability
- Creation of a marketing plan to grow the organization’s endowment.
For more information, visit SCCF.
