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Big Grove for Good

Giving back to our local community is central to our mission at Big Grove Brewery. We strive to be intentional with our “good giving” and have committed the majority of our charitable efforts to focus on three core categories -- Trees, Trails, & Water: The work to enhance our recreational...

Application Deadline 
Sunday, December 31, 2023

See the Big Grove for Good website for application information specific to each of the three counties in which grants are considered. 

Siouxland Community Foundation

The Siouxland Community Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life in the greater Siouxland tri-state area by seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments as charitable capital for the community, providing a flexible vehicle to receive and distribute gifts of any size, making...

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Grants are made to nonprofit organizations that provide services vital to the quality of life in Siouxland. Organizations recognized under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or qualified government entities located within the greater Siouxland tri-state area (defined as a general 80-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa) are eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation. Grants to address present and emerging needs are made in the following focus areas: arts and culture, civic affairs, education, environment, health, and human services. See the Grants page of the website to search for grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations. 

Each year, scholarships are given to students from funds established by generous donors who want to make an investment in the future of Siouxland’s youth. Each year, the application period opens November 1 with applications due on February 1. For more information, instructions on how to apply, and other details, see the Scholarships page of the website. 

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...

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Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation (GMG Foundation )

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health care, safety, agriculture, community development, and civic engagement.

Application Deadline 

Grant applications are accepted at any time. The foundation board meets quarterly to consider grant requests. Grant sizes are unrestricted. 

Applications should be addressed to: GMG Foundation, ATTN: Barb Baker-Manager, P.O. Box 790, Grinnell, IA 50112

barb.baker@grinnellmutual.com

Phone: 641-269-8616

Application deadline: Ongoing

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
 

Alliant Energy Foundation

The Alliant Energy Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropic organization. The Foundation is funded solely by shareowner dollars from Alliant Energy Corporation and dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where Alliant Energy has a presence in Iowa and...

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Through our Giving for Good Sponsorships and Impact Grants we support nonprofits and community partners in four major categories: Hunger and Housing, Workforce Readiness, Environmental Stewardship, and Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing. 

Giving for Good sponsorships are available throughout the year. See the Alliant Energy web page for details on focus areas, guidelines, how to apply and other information. 

 

South Central Iowa Community Foundation

Our mission is to contribute to a better life for people of South Central Iowa by helping donors to carry out their charitable intent and by providing responsible stewardship of gifts for community purposes.

Application Deadline 

See website for application forms and additional information for individual counties.