The University of Iowa

Community Improvement

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.

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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

Alliant Energy Foundation

The Alliant Energy Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropic organization. The Foundation is funded solely by share owner 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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Giving for Good Grant Request: Identification of nonprofit organization applying for funding; description of project including funding details, timeline; and goals of project; description of the problem or opportunity the project is addressing. 

Through our Giving for Good Sponsorships and Impact Grants we support nonprofits and community partners in four major categories:

  1. Hunger and Housing
  2. Workforce Readiness
  3. Environmental Stewardship
  4. Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing

Giving for Good sponsorships are available throughout the year.

See the Community Giving Programs page for details on all funding programs.