The University of Iowa

Education

Iowa Automobile Dealers Foundation for Education

To invest in the future of the motor vehicle sales and service industry awarding automotive scholarships. To develop programs and incentives with high schools, colleges, educational agencies, and the public to encourage automotive careers.

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Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools

The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools (formerly the Dubuque Community School District Foundation) supports student achievement by promoting investment in the Dubuque Public Schools. FDPS is a nonprofit organization committed to providing resources for all students of the Dubuque Community...

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Guidelines for Foundation grants available on the website.

The Foundation also oversees Judi Chandlee Tribute to Teachers Classroom Grants. Awards annual classroom grants of $100 - 500 to teachers across the district.

Applications due March 15; awards announced by May 7.

To apply, create an account.

If questions, contact Katie Decker at katie@dbqfoundation.org or 563-588-2700.

American Legion of Iowa Foundation

To provide financial assistance to promote youth programs, veterans rehabilitation, and community service in the state of Iowa. Provides scholarships and makes donations to charities.

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The selection criteria for grants and awards are determined during the foundation's annual meeting in May. The foundation sends letters to all applicants to let them know whether or not they were selected. Organizations are informed that the money is to be used according to the purpose in the application. Awardees typically follow up with information regarding the completed project.

Maytag (Fred) Family Foundation

Giving for education, arts and culture, public affairs, social services, health, including cancer research, and aid for the handicapped.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to:
FMFF
P.O. Box 366
Newton, IA 50208
Telephone: 641-791-0395

No specific format or information requirement is employed. Applications accepted any time.

Ascendium Education Group

Known for decades as Great Lakes, we're now Ascendium Education Group. While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: helping people reach the education and career goals that matter to them. We invest in projects designed to increase the number of students from low-income backgrounds...

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Rolling basis; see website for details.

Spencer Community School Foundation

The foundation provides scholarships to students of Spencer High School, IA; some giving also to Spencer High School Music Dept.

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Heft Education Fund Charitable Trust

Scholarship awards to graduating high school seniors from Rockwell-Swaledale and Rockford community schools, Iowa.

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Heft Education Charitable Trust, Linda Heft, 2135 Augusta Drive, Mason City, IA 50401

Submission deadline: Set by Westfork and Rockford school districts annually