The University of Iowa

Community Improvement

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. 

Iowa Arts Council

Iowa Arts & Culture Resilience Grants provide flexible support to Iowa’s arts, humanities and cultural nonprofit organizations to undertake activities that expand organizational capacity, increase financial stability, promote equity and inclusion, and enhance programmatic offerings.

Application Deadline 
Monday, May 3, 2021

Premier Communications Foundation

The foundation supports hospitals and organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, and community development.

Application Deadline 

UNFI Foundation

Inspiring better food systems and nurturing everyday health in communities.

Application Deadline 

Application address: Melody Meyersalisha Real, 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908

Phone: (401) 528-8634

No deadlines; Applications are accepted as long as funds are available 

Block Family Foundation, Inc.

Seeks equitable solutions to social and environmental problems, working with small and emerging organizations to improve our communities and impact the world.

Application Deadline