The University of Iowa

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...

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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.

 

Keokuk Area Community Foundation

The Foundation receives charitable gifts from donors to establish permanents endowments for southeast Iowa, western Illinois, and northeast Missouri. To sustain the greater Keokuk area through charitable giving, leadership training, and community awareness.

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Applications are welcome from organizations determined to be exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

For further details and requirements, see Grants section of KACF website.

Contact Philip Ricketts, Administrator at 319-670-0207 or info@keokukfoundation.org

Polk County Community Grants

Grants are offered in three areas.

Community Betterment Grant Program. Applications are accepted once a year between December 1 and February 28 and are in the range of $500 to $10,000. Community Development Grant Program. Applications are accepted once a year, between July 1 and August 31...
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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. 

ACT Corporate Giving Program

ACT's Giving Committee awards qualified nonprofits across the United States for projects that best match ACT’s mission and are aligned with one (or more) of six pillars: Community Betterment; Cultural and Artistic Enrichment; Disaster Relief; Diversity and Inclusion; Human and Social Needs; and...

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Applications reviewed September 1, 2023 through June 1, 2024.  

ACT Giving Program: Application Guidelines and Procedures

ACT's Giving Program Application

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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