The University of Iowa

Arts & culture

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...

Application Deadline 

NEA Big Read managed by Arts Midwest

To promote creativity, nurture cultural leadership, and engage people in meaningful arts experiences.

Application Deadline 
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Okoboji Foundation

The Okoboji Foundation is the center point for community giving, providing leadership and building beneficial partnerships to make a lasting positive impact in the Iowa Great Lakes area.

Application Deadline 

Grant applications available January 1 - March 1.

2020 Okoboji Foundation Grant Divisions:

  • Community Needs Grants: requests of $500 to $24,000
  • Leadership Grants: requests of $25,000 or more

Applications should be addresssed to:

Rob Waterhouse
Okoboji Foundation
PO Box 593
Okoboji, IA 51355
 

Hinson (Charlotte & William) Charitable Foundation Trust

Application Deadline 

A Contribution Request Application Form may be requested from any of the following:

Richard C. Hinson or Jane F. Hinson
4924 Cedar Drive
West Des Moines, IA  50266

Scott R. Driver
1514 West Roma Avenue
Phoenix, AZ  85015 

Dr. Craig W. Driver
1965 Crabapple Lane
Waterloo, IA 50701

Submission deadline: None

Koch Foundation

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Koch Foundation, 2909 Woodland Ave. 715, Des Moines, IA 50312; Phone: 515-255-2453

Applications should include all necessary information concerning the reason for requesting the grant, loan, etc, including where to be contacted.

Submission deadline: None