Adams Community Foundation

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OVERVIEW: The Adams Community Foundation supports education, the environment, animals, health, public and society benefit and human services in Iowa.

IP TAKE: This is a hyper-local Iowa foundation that keeps most of its grants in Corning and has broad interests within this community. If your work serves their area, then call this accessible funder.

PROFILE: Established in 1986, the Adams Community Foundation (ACF) is a community foundation based in Corning, Iowa. It is run by a nine-member volunteer board and committed to helping local nonprofits thrive and grow. ACF is an affiliate partner of South Central Iowa Community Foundation. The foundation " invests in projects that will make a difference in the lives of current and future Adams County residents by offering grants to local non-profits and governmental entities for community projects.” It funds local efforts for education, the environment, animals, health, public and society benefit and human services.

Grants for Education, Environment, Wildlife and Animal Welfare, Public Health and Access, and Community Development

The Adams Community Foundation does not have its own website but only a designated page on the Adams Community Economic Development Corp.’s website. The funder typically awards up to around 10 grants per year. It has broad community interests and supports youth efforts, parks and recreation projects, public libraries and other emerging community needs in Corning. ACF gives priority to projects that impact the most local people, have permanency, have matching dollars and are ultimately useful to local residents.

Past local grantees include Williamson American Legion, City of Corning Parks and Recreation Board and Hearts and Hugs Daycare Center.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $1,000 and $5,000. Grantmaking focuses on Adams County in Iowa.

This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Its grant application deadlines are the first Friday in May and the first Friday in December. Direct general questions to the staff at 641-322-5229.

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