The University of Iowa

Corporate Foundation

Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District Foundation

The NE-IA Kiwanis District Foundation provides services and funds to benefit children through grants made to Kiwanis clubs in the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District in addition to the funding and operation of the Camp OK, Key Leader, and Backpack service programs.

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Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus Foundation

The foundation is organized and operated to conduct and support activities for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purposes of the supported organizations (Heartland Family Service, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands, the Salvation Army and Micah House) in...

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Ascendium Education Group

Ascendium Education Group is the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor, a leading postsecondary education philanthropy and a provider of student success services for postsecondary institutions. Ascendium, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides information, tools and counseling to...

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To learn about Ascendium's approach to grantmaking (Exploration, Validation, Scaling), visit their How We Fund page.

Set up an account at the Grant Portal.

 

Wellmark Foundation

The Wellmark Foundation’s goal is to be a catalyst in bringing groups together to positively impact health within a community. MATCH grant funding focuses on sustainable initiatives — projects that continue after our grant funding ends — targeting access to and consumption of nutritious foods...

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Application materials are to be submitted to WellmarkFoundation@wellmark.com by the appropriate deadline. 

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation

The corporation is organized to support and improve the oral health of Iowans. The foundation will provide funds to other 501(c)(3) organizations, governments, or academic institutions that are undertaking projects that support or improve the oral health of Iowans. The foundation will provide...

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Funding opportunities include: 

  • Rethink Your Drink grants
  • Ignite and Innovation Grant Projects for spring and fall
  • Wellness Community Fund
  • Oral Health Fund
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nonprofit Support

Further information on each of the above and detailed Guidelines are here.

 

Target Foundation

Target’s philanthropic efforts are rooted in the company’s purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life and our values of optimism, inclusivity and connection. Community has been, and will continue to be, our focus.

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Target's philanthropic areas include grants for school field trips, public safety, and youth soccer programs. Click on each for more information.

Additional details are here.

Deadlines and amounts depend upon the focus area.

Henry County Health Center Foundation

With integrity, responsible stewardship, transparency and capacity building, the HCHC Foundation will plan, promote, develop, fund and deliver important health related initiatives for the benefit of individuals and families of Henry County and surrounding areas.

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The implementation of the HCHC Foundation Grant Program and funding health projects which benefit individuals and families is one example of how committed the Foundation is to improving the welfare of our citizens. Through this program, the Foundation seeks to support the development and delivery of important health related initiatives for the benefit of residents of Henry County and surrounding areas.

The Foundation funds projects in six health related priority areas: 1) Science and Technology, 2) Health Education, 3) Health Programming, 4) Workforce Development, 5) Workforce Recruitment and 6) Capacity Building. Those seeking funds should submit a Letter of Intent briefly outlining the objectives of the proposed project no later than 60 days prior to the application due date.  Invitations to apply will follow.

For additional details and copies of the grant application contact HCHC Foundation, Mark Hempen at 319/385-6541 or email hempenm@hchc.org.

Wells Fargo Foundation

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, job creation and job training, housing, human services, and economic development.

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Serves all counties in Iowa. 

Click here for information on focus areas, FAQs, the grant process, and other details.

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, May 1, and Aug. 1 for Wells Fargo Housing Foundation

For details on the application process, deadlines, and other guidelines, please view the Community Giving page.