The University of Iowa

Community improvement

FNNB Foundation

Giving to charitable, religious, literary, educational or other worthy institutions or organizations within Iowa.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Gary S. Kahn, 100 N Second Avenue West, Newton, IA 50208; Phone: 641-792-3010.

Applications should be submitted in letter form with a explanation of the intended use of requested funds. No telephone solicitations.

Submission deadline: None

Waitt Family Foundation

The foundation believes that every child and family should have the opportunity to choose their own futures and succeed in fulfilling their dreams. To that end, the foundation seeks to: Empower Communities - enhance the capacity of communities to promote positive social change supportive of...

Application Deadline 

Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Responses to applications take about six weeks. 

BNSF Railway Foundation

The foundation supports the communities it serves and in which its employees live, work, and volunteer.

Program areas include grants for civic, cultural, health and human services, and youth organizations, and federally recognized tribal government. BNSF also has a number of scholarship...

Application Deadline 

BNSF employs an open application system. Application may be made at any time. For further information see the Programs website at http://www.bnsffoundation.org/programs/ and How to Apply at http://www.bnsffoundation.org/how-to-apply/

Block Family Foundation, Inc.

Seeks equitable solutions to social and environmental problems, working with small and emerging organizations to improve our communities and impact the world.

Application Deadline 

Rails to Trails Conservancy

To create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.

Application Deadline 

National Headquarters

2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th floor

Washington, DC 20037

Phone: 202-331-9696

Iowa Grocery Industry Association

The Association works to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its members by providing educational opportunities, legislative support, networking opportunities, and philanthropic programs.

Application Deadline 

Three scholarship programs are available with the focus of supporting children of full-time employees and investing in the education of young people interested in pursing a career in the industry. See http://www.iowagrocers.com/scholarships.cfm for details.

The Build with Bags program is a grant program to aid parks and schools in purchasing products made of recycled plastic bags. The products consist of park benches, picnic tables, and other outdoor items. The program's goal is to reduce the use of plastic bags, encourage use of reusable bags, and increase the recycling of plastic bags. Awards range from $800 to $2000. See http://www.iowagrocers.com/grants.cfm for more information.

See the website for details on these opportunities.

Application address: Iowa Grocery Industry Association, 2540 106th Street, Suite 102, Urbandale, IA 50322

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