Education
Ascendium Education Group
Ascendium Education Group is the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor, a leading postsecondary education philanthropy and a provider of student success services for postsecondary institutions. Ascendium, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides information, tools and counseling to...
To learn about Ascendium's approach to grantmaking (Exploration, Validation, Scaling), visit their How We Fund page.
Set up an account at the Grant Portal.
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...
Duggan (Cornelius) Scholarship Trust
Provides scholarships only to Sioux City, Iowa, graduates attending a private Iowa college.
Andrews (Leah) Scholarship Trust
The charitable purpose of this trust is to grant scholarships for educational purposes.
Submission deadline varies. Forms available at banks or local high schools.
Iowa Women's Foundation
The Iowa Women's Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa's women and girls. We use research to uncover the biggest barriers to women's success as well as their greatest needs, and we invest our passion and resources accordingly.
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.
Marguerite V. Brown Testamentary Trust
Grants Leroy C. Brown Memorial Scholarships to high school seniors of the four Council Bluffs public high schools.
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.
Maurice Paul and Glennys Brimmer
Mahoney-Hill Charitable Fund Trust
Vestergaard (Adolph and Esther) Memorial Scholarship Fund
Offers scholarships to needy and worthy students in Clay and Dickinson counties. Available to any resident; not limited to high school students.
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.