PBnJ (Youth Philanthropy Board in Jackson County) Grants

The PBnJ Youth Advisory Board strives to engage and empower young people throughout the community.  PBnJ grants provide youth-serving organizations the opportunity to strengthen and grow their programs.

How to Apply

1. View our Grant Guidelines (PDF) to see if you qualify for this grant and read the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF).
2. Gather documentation and complete forms.
   • Tax Status Verification letter for your organization (also called a Tax Determination letter).
   • If your organization is not a tax exempt nonprofit, you must partner with an organization that is. This is called fiscal sponsorship. In this case, you will need:
     • your fiscal sponsor's Tax Status Verification
     • a signed Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement (PDF) form
3. Create an account in our online grant management system. All open CFGD grants are listed in this system.

2018 Grants

• Bellevue Big - $500
  Bellevue Big Initiatives
• Bellevue Community Schools - $200
  Therapy Dogs
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clinton - $100
  School-based Mentoring at Easton Valley Schools
• City of Bellevue - $400
  Cole Park Playground Project
• Easton Valley School District - $500
  River Hawk Assistance Program
• Jackson County Grade Level Reading Fund - $400
  Summer 2018 Family Literacy Event/StoryWalk
• Maquoketa Area Family YMCA - $400
  Swim Lesson Scholarships
• Maquoketa Community Cupboard Fund - $500
  Feed MY Hungry Campaign

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