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Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Now Accepting 2016 Community Impact Grant Applications

The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque (CFGD) is now accepting 2016 Community Impact Grant Applications. Nonprofit organizations working to build strong nonprofits, thriving families and vibrant culture are invited to apply for grant awards of up to $7,500.     

The application is completely online and available at the Community Foundation’s website. Applications are due December 31 at 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced at the Community Block Party on Friday, February 5.

Community Impact Grants are awarded throughout the tri-state region from the unrestricted funds of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and focus on three priority areas:

  • Strong Nonprofits: Priority will be given to proposals that build capacity to meet community needs, create collective impact, and ensure collaborative data and investment in leadership.
  • Thriving Families: Priority will be given to proposals that build increased self-sufficiency, create success in the lives of young people, and ensure lasting commitment to healthy neighborhoods.
  • Vibrant Culture: Priority will be given to proposals that build appreciation for the arts, create opportunities for increased social offerings, and ensure openness to a growing diverse population.

Eligible projects will address the root cause of social issues and have long-term impact in the Greater Dubuque area. This may include public policy advocacy, public awareness, community engagement, inter-agency collaboration or governmental system reform. Preference will be given to requests that result in improved access to services and needed resources, increased awareness of issues and solutions, or stronger and more sustainable organizations. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, public institutions, and emerging groups organized for nonprofit purposes.

“We believe in the expertise and creativity of local nonprofit organizations,” says Nancy Van Milligen, CFGD president and CEO. “The Foundation is proud to build strong nonprofits, thriving families and vibrant culture through our Community Impact grant program, and we could not be more grateful to the many donors that make these grants possible every year.”

For more information, please contact Katie Foust, grants management assistant, at the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque at 563.588.2700 or katie@dbqfoundation.org.