The University of Iowa

Community improvement

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.

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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

Cline (Morgan E.) Perpetual Charitable Foundation

The mission of the Morgan E. Cline Foundation is to fulfill our founder’s vision of fostering viable and thriving communities in and around Appanoose County, Iowa by collaborating to provide resources and professional support to local charitable organizations.

Application Deadline 

Alison Fraser, 217 N. 13th St., Centerville, IA 52544
Telephone: 641-437-1068

No formal grant application form and no submission deadlines. Any grant awarded will require an acknowledgement from the recipient that the funds will be used exclusively for charitable purposes and will be required to submit proof of 501(c)(3) status.

ALCOA Foundation

The grant maker has identified the following areas of interest: *Conservation and Sustainability; *Global Education and Workplace Skills; *Business and Community Partnerships; *Safe and Healthy Children and Families; *Employee Matching Gifts

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3m Contributions Program

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 

Contact by letter first. Letter of inquiry to nearest company facility.
See Web site for deadlines.

Moore (S. L.) Charity Foundation

Giving for needy families in Boone County, Iowa. Giving also to Boone, YMCA scholarship fund for specific qualifying needy boys.

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Knouse (Mary Iva Gittens) Trust

To provide funds for tax exempt educational, scientific or charitable purposes within the general area of Davenport and eastern Iowa

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Greater Jefferson County Foundation, The

The Greater Jefferson County Foundation receives, accepts and distributes funds for educational, cultural, civic and charitable purposes for the benefit of the greater community of Jefferson County, Iowa.

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Moline Foundation, The

Founded in 1953, the Moline Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Moline and the Quad Cities region.

Application Deadline 

For information on how to apply for grants, visit the application deadline page of the website.

Submission deadline: Friday, April 23 2021