Education

Submission deadline varies. Forms available at banks or local high schools.

Six areas (child care, education/training, employment, housing, mentors, transportation) have been identified as the most critical barriers for Iowa women and girls. Grant applications must address one primary barrier. Applications may be submitted beginning February 1 and are due the last working day of April.

See the Core Grants page for details.

Emergency Grants are also available. These are small, one-time-only cash awards given to nonprofits and other community organizations, including organizations that may not be eligible for traditional grant funding, for immediate emergency needs for servicing clients. Emergency Grants will be awarded at a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $1,000. Applications may be submitted at any time during the calendar year, and applicants may submit multiple applications, however, organizations may not receive more than one Emergency Grant per calendar year. Awards must be used within 30 days and a project completion form submitted within 45 days. Once allotted funds have been awarded, applications will be closed for the calendar year. See the Emergency Grants page for further details, guidelines and an application form.

Superintendent of Schools Council

12 Scott Street

Council Bluffs, IA  51503

(712) 328-6446

Application may be obtained from school.

Deadline is second Monday of March in the  current year. 

Applications should be forwarded to:

Selection Committee
Vestergaard Memorial Scholarship 
PO Box 908
Spencer, IA  51301
(712) 262-1500

Application deadline is May 15 of each year.

Applicants must include name of institution they will attend, activities, and other scholarships.

Send letter to trustee as indicated below. Applications due May 13 of each year. 

Application address:
Barbara Griswold-Rhoades
23109 Cattail Rd.,
Fulton, IL 61252

Telephone: 563-243-1243