The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center (LAWINRC) was founded in 2000 to serve a dynamic and growing nonprofit sector in Iowa. The LAWINRC is dedicated to delivering high-quality direct services, education, and research to support current and future nonprofit leaders.
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Volunteer Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority have announced the launch of the Iowa Nonprofit Recovery Fund, an extension of the Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program. The program will provide short-term relief to nonprofit organizations that have seen reduced revenue and/or increased costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible nonprofits may be awarded a grant of up to $25,000. The application deadline is August 14 or until funds run out. Information and application details.
Groups from the University of Northern Iowa partnered with the Iowa Economic Development Authority in March to conduct a survey of the impact of COVID-19 upon businesses and nonprofits in Iowa. The survey, which was conducted from March 17-23, received more than 1,300 nonprofit responses. Read the findings of that survey and more.