Iowa West Foundation Grant

The Foundation strives to create communities where families love to live and businesses thrive.

Type of Support

Overview

The Foundation's grant program operates with three grant cycles per year but accepts Letters of Intent (LOIs) year-round. The submission date of an LOI determines in which grant cycle an application will be considered. The process involves an eligibility confirmation and a screening to ensure compatibility with the Foundation's policies and practices. Deadlines are strictly enforced, with provisions for when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

Preferred locations: IA (Pottawattamie County), All eligible locations: IA (Adams County, Audubon County, Carroll County, Cass County, Crawford County, Fremont County, Harrison County, Mills County, Monona County, Montgomery County, Page County, Pottawattamie County, Shelby County, Taylor County), NE (Cass County, Douglas County, Sarpy County, Washington County)

Organization Type

501(c)(3) Public Charities

Government entities

Other

Located in 14 counties within Iowa: Adams, Audubon, Carroll, Cass, Crawford, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Montgomery, Page, Shelby, and Taylor
Primary funding area is Pottawattamie County
Serves communities in the Greater Omaha Metropolitan Area that benefit Iowa residents
Matching funds required for projects: Iowa West Foundation will not fund more than 50% of the eligible costs
In-kind contributions considered for up to 15% of the total eligible budget as a match

Ineligibility

Individuals

Private businesses

501(c)(3) private foundations

Individual schools (though partnerships with districts for transformational investments are considered)

Proposals inconsistent with the Foundation's charitable tax-exempt status

Activities violating nonprofit status as per IRS code

Regranting programs

Requests for funding of past costs, debts, or expenses

Activities resulting in discrimination or intolerance

Fundraising events (e.g., galas, golf tournaments, school dinners)

Public safety facilities/vehicles

Medical/healthcare related costs including operations or construction of medical facilities

Religious activities and operating/capital grants for facilities used for religious activities

Sponsorship of publications, films, books, seminars, and conferences as stand-alone projects

Applicants who submitted a declined application for the same program within the past 12 months.

not specified

Application deadlines

Submission

Schedule

Step 1: Letter of Inquiry

Application deadlines

Jan 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Step 2: Full proposal (check website)

Review Criteria

The Iowa West Foundation prioritizes projects within Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Our board tends to favor grant applications that demonstrate a higher level of matching funds.