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Arts & culture

Viking Foundation of Lincoln

The Vision, Mission and Values of The Viking Foundation of Lincoln

Vision: The Foundation envisions supporting creative and flexible opportunities to enrich the lives of (mostly young) people who are less fortunate. The Foundation will accomplish this goal a few modest financial grants at a time...

Application Deadline 
Tuesday, October 1, 2024

For grant details and information on how to apply, see the Viking Foundation website. Scroll to How to Apply for a Grant. An FAQ section follows. 

The application deadline is October 1 annually. Awards are announced in December. 

Arts Midwest Inc.

Arts Midwest presents and sponsors performances and exhibitions seen by more than half a million people annually throughout the Midwest and around the world. Arts Midwest maintains a commitment to artistic quality and to reaching underserved audiences and communities. Programs and initiatives...

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See Performing Arts Fund for more information.

Does not offer direct support for artists; contact state arts agency directly for further details.

Polk County Community Grants

Grants are offered in three areas.

Community Betterment Grant Program. Applications are accepted once a year between December 1 and February 28 and are in the range of $500 to $10,000. Community Development Grant Program. Applications are accepted once a year, between July 1 and August 31...
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Siouxland Community Foundation

The Siouxland Community Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life in the greater Siouxland tri-state area by seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments as charitable capital for the community, providing a flexible vehicle to receive and distribute gifts of any size, making...

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Grants are made to nonprofit organizations that provide services vital to the quality of life in Siouxland. Organizations recognized under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or qualified government entities located within the greater Siouxland tri-state area (defined as a general 80-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa) are eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation. Grants to address present and emerging needs are made in the following focus areas: arts and culture, civic affairs, education, environment, health, and human services. See the Grants page of the website to search for grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations. 

Each year, scholarships are given to students from funds established by generous donors who want to make an investment in the future of Siouxland’s youth. Each year, the application period opens November 1 with applications due on February 1. For more information, instructions on how to apply, and other details, see the Scholarships page of the website. 

Historical Resource Development Program

Apply for grant funding to help preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about Iowa’s historical assets. The Historical Resource Development Program provides funding for documentary collections, historic preservation and museums.

Who: Nonprofits, Governments, Tribes...

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Applicants can access the previous year's guidelines and scoring rubrics on the Historical Resource Development Program's website. 

ACT Corporate Giving Program

ACT's Giving Committee awards qualified nonprofits across the United States for projects that best match ACT’s mission and are aligned with one (or more) of six pillars: Community Betterment; Cultural and Artistic Enrichment; Disaster Relief; Diversity and Inclusion; Human and Social Needs; and...

Application Deadline 
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Applications reviewed September 1, 2023 through June 1, 2024.  

ACT Giving Program: Application Guidelines and Procedures

ACT's Giving Program Application

3M Foundation

3M invests in: Academic programs in science, engineering and business, and increasing the diversity of individuals entering these fields; K-12 education -inspiring student interest and success in math, science and economics by advancing teacher excellence and college readiness; Health and human...

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