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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 

Iowa Women's Foundation

The Iowa Women's Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa's women and girls. We use research to uncover the biggest barriers to women's success as well as their greatest needs, and we invest our passion and resources accordingly.

Application Deadline 

Six areas (child care, education/training, employment, housing, mentors, transportation) have been identified as the most critical barriers for Iowa women and girls. Grant applications must address one primary barrier. Applications may be submitted beginning February 1 and are due the last working day of April.

See the Core Grants page for details.

Emergency Grants are also available. These are small, one-time-only cash awards given to nonprofits and other community organizations, including organizations that may not be eligible for traditional grant funding, for immediate emergency needs for servicing clients. Emergency Grants will be awarded at a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $1,000. Applications may be submitted at any time during the calendar year, and applicants may submit multiple applications, however, organizations may not receive more than one Emergency Grant per calendar year. Awards must be used within 30 days and a project completion form submitted within 45 days. Once allotted funds have been awarded, applications will be closed for the calendar year. See the Emergency Grants page for further details, guidelines and an application form.

Keokuk Area Community Foundation

To sustain the greater Keokuk area through charitable giving, leadership training, and community awareness.

Application Deadline 

Applications are welcome from organizations determined to be exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

For further details and requirements, see Grants section of KACF website.

Contact Philip Ricketts, Administrator at 319-670-0207 or info@keokukfoundation.org

Marguerite V. Brown Testamentary Trust

Grants Leroy C. Brown Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors of the four Council Bluffs public high schools.

Application Deadline 

Superintendent of Schools Council

12 Scott Street

Council Bluffs, IA  51503

(712) 328-6446

Application may be obtained from school.

Deadline is second Monday of March in the  current year.