Community Foundation of Jackson County Now Accepting 2014 Grant Applications

Nonprofit organizations can apply for grants from the Community Foundation of Jackson County (CFJC) for projects or programs that address significant community issues and benefit a broad spectrum of the community. Projects must be in Jackson County.

Applications must be submitted online by November 3, 2014, at 5 p.m. The application and guidelines/policies are available at www.dbqfoundation.org/cfjc.

The CFJC awards grants in the areas of Health and Human Services; Education; Neighborhoods and Community Development; Environment; Children, Youth, and Families; and Arts and Culture, including historic preservation.

Preference is given to projects that:

address significant community issues
present innovative, creative, and practical proposals that build on community strengths
present clear work plans that show the ability to achieve the project’s goal
focus on strategic innovations that encourage cooperation, create efficiencies and reduce duplication of services
develop the leadership potential of the community
involve the people served in the planning and implementation of the program
demonstrate quality, vision, effectiveness, collaboration and good management
provide a plan for sustainability beyond the funding period       

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or governmental bodies. Other nonprofits with charitable projects may also qualify but must partner with a qualified nonprofit or government body who will serve as a sponsor. Please call 563.652.4179 if you have questions regarding eligibility.

The CFJC receives funds each year from the Iowa Department of Economic Development County Endowment Program, of which 75 percent is granted out each year. The other 25 percent is maintained in a permanent endowment with the income to be distributed in future years.