Scholarships
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...
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.
Mansfield (Wesley & Irene) Charitable Foundation
Giving primarily for higher education, including educational foundations.
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)
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
The Pella Rolscreen Foundation seeks to contribute to the civic, cultural, educational, social and physical environment in which Pella Corporation team members reside through gifts to active, nonprofit, charitable organizations whose purpose coincides with this goal. Direct grants will be...
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
Cedar Falls Community Foundation
The Cedar Falls Community Foundation inspires and connects individuals, families, and organizations to enhance our community, support nonprofits, elevate educational opportunities, and build legacies through philanthropy.
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.
Morris (James B.) Scholarship Fund
The James B. Morris Scholarship Fund (MSF) is a scholarship for minority students who want to pursue college and graduate level educations. Since the program was established, over 1000 minority students have received scho1arshp assistance after high school to help them obtain higher learning....
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.
Kehl Family Foundation
Giacoletto Foundation (John P & Lawrence J)
The Foundation carries on the Giacoletto brothers’ devotion to education, as well as their interest in the technical and cultural aspects of life.
The foundation believes that a better-educated public will honor the lives and memories of both John and Lawrence Giacoletto.
Application address: Barbara Allen, 1195 East Post Rd Suite 2, Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 365-1910
Email: Info@glacoletto.org
Submission deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
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.
For information on scholarships see Scholarship Opportunities.
For information on grants, see Grant Opportunities.
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Tension Envelope Foundation
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.
Application address: William Berkley, 819 East 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 471-3800
Applications should be sent in the form of a letter or request
Application deadline: February 15