The Monroe County Iowa Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout Monroe County by investing in area nonprofits through grant programs and by providing individuals, families and area businesses who love communities with a way to give back.
Donor Name: Monroe County Iowa Community Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Monroe County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The foundation is made up of community minded individuals who have the ability to assess community needs, implement asset development, evaluate area grant applications, encourage partnerships and initiate activities to enhance Monroe County and its communities. The Monroe County Fund is an affiliate of the Iowa Community Affiliate Network, a collaboration of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation (GDMCF) and the Iowa Area Development Group Community Foundation, who have recognized the need for new avenues to encourage philanthropy throughout Iowa. The Iowa Community Affiliate Network currently serves 31 counties throughout Iowa, including an “umbrella” or “Family” of related funds benefiting specific communities and projects.
The foundation’s areas of emphasis include:
- Arts & Culture
- Community Betterment
- Education
- Health & Human Services
- Recreation & Environment
- Youth Development
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Monroe County. Grant selections are made in an effort to create a better quality of life for people in Monroe County. The local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
