Education

The Iowa Science Foundation (ISF) is a state-supported grant program administered by the Iowa Academy of Science (IAS). IAS accepts ISF grant proposals for projects which further science in Iowa. ISF proposals are accepted in three areas:

• improving public understanding of science
• improving science teaching
• direct support for scientific research

For more information download a copy of the ISF Brochure and the ISF Guidelines on the IAS website. The ISF currently distributes $40,000 per year with up to $5,000 allowed per grant. Typically about 12 grants are awarded annually. Grants are awarded for the period of July 1 to June 30th annually. Grantees must prepare a mid-term report and a final report. Funds are awarded as reimbursements. Successful proposals must be submitted to the Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science or presented at the IAS Annual Meeting.

Proposals are reviewed by the Iowa Science Foundation Committee of the Academy with the help of additional reviewers. A minimum of three reviews is required for each proposal. Grant proposals are accepted continuously. The deadline is January 31 for one-year projects beginning on July 1st. You will be notified of the committee decision in March. Please direct questions about the process to the Executive Director of the Iowa Academy of Science. 

The Trustees select an outstanding student or students in the senior class at Northwood-Kensett High School taking into account both merit and need.

The Trustees shall award an amount to the said students for their first year of college or vocational-technical schooling, provided the student maintains a scholastic record which is deemed by the Trustees to merit a continuation of the award.

In order to be considered for an Igou Scholarship, each interested senior will need to complete the application and return it to the high school guidance counselor, by no later than April 1 of the year in which the award(s) is made.

Applications must be submitted by April 30. Apply to James E. Van Werden, PO Box 99, 1009 Main St., Adel, IA 50003.

Students may submit an essay describing and/or giving examples of their a) character, b) intelligence, c) desire to finish higher education. Students must submit high school and college transcripts. They must also submit an application annually including a financial statement of the applicant's parents if they are a dependent and three years tax returns of parent and student. 

General guidelines:

A) Grants are only made to nonprofit organizations or governmental entities.

B) The focus of the Mansfield Foundation is to support the communities of Belle Plaine and Tama, Iowa and Albion, Nebraska.

C) Applications need to be received by May 15 to be considered for acceptance.

D) If awarded, grants are generally disbursed in July of each year.

Information about the applicant entity:

• Name, address, city, state zip; contact name; phone;  email
• Is the applicant a governmental entity? Yes / no
• Is the applicant a nonprofit organization? Yes / no.
• If you are a nonprofit, attach a copy of your IRS determination letter or a copy of your most recent form 990. If you are a nonprofit, attach a list of your governing board.

Application address: Mark Harrington, 124 W 3rd St, Tama, IA 52339

Phone: (641) 484-3000

Submission deadline: May 15th (annually)

Interstates Foundation scholarship application form should be used.  Information should include: name, address, telephone number, and email address. Also required: 1.Letter from specified educational institution stating that you have been or will be admitted; 2. Letter of recommendation from an educator or superior who is familiar with your qualifications; 3. Essay about yourself, your goals, and why you should receive this scholarship.

Applications must be received by March 31. 

Applicants should submit name, social security number, high school from which applicant graduated, and college or technical school applicant plans to attend. Include high school transcripts and financial  plans.

Applications are due by April 1 of the school year commencing in September. Applications become available in January. 

Application Address: James R. Bowman, 24 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158-4903

Telephone: (641) 753-9337

The Grant Guidelines web page has information for qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in the communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants. These entities are invited to submit grant requests. Proposals should address one or more of the priorities outlined in the Foundation’s Purpose. Requests are reviewed semi-annually with proposals due May 1 and November 1 of each year.  

Persons interested in scholarships should refer to the Sons & Daughters Scholarships page.

Karmen Gardner, Executive Director
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
c/o Pella Corporation
102 Main Street
Pella, IA 50219
Telephone: 641-621-6224

For information on scholarship eligibility, applications, and other details, see the scholarships section of the website. Applications are accepted in April-May each year.

Three competitive grants are also offered each year. The application period is April 15-June 30. For details, see the Competitive Grant Funds web page.

Email for information or apply online at Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grants.

Deb Borton, Program Manager: info@marthaellentyefoundation.org

Deadlines for receiving proposals are March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1.

Application address: James B. Morris Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 12145, Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone: (515) 864-0922

Submission deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021 at 4pm CST

For application instructions and to download an application form, visit our application page.