Community Foundation of Jackson County
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Jackson County supports community development, diversity, education, environment, family development, fine arts, health, human services, historical projects, senior citizen programs, wellness projects, and youth programs in Maquoketa and other communities in Jackson County, Iowa.
IP TAKE: This is a well-established affiliate community foundation with its own unique guidelines and deadlines to address a wide range of local needs.
PROFILE: Established in 1982, the Community Foundation of Jackson County is a community foundation based in Maquoketa, Iowa. It was originally called the Maquoketa Area Foundation and began with $3,000 in donations and a seven-member board. The foundation changed its name to reflect a broader region served and became an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque in 2012. CFJC aims to "nurture charitable giving, enrich quality of life, and promote a sense of community now, and in the future.” It funds local efforts for community development, diversity, education, environment, family development, fine arts, health, human services, historical projects, senior citizen programs, wellness projects, and youth programs.
Grants for Community Development, Education, Environment, Arts and Culture, and Public Health and Access
The Community Foundation of Jackson County has dozens of funds that accept donations and award grants to local nonprofits. A few examples of these funds are the Alta Bailey Fund, Bernard Community Fire Service Association Endowment Fund, and Gibson Easton Valley Education Opportunity Fund. However, CFJC also relies upon nonprofits to inform its board about community needs and has an open grant program that is accessible annually. CFJC also awards scholarships to local students. PBnJ is the youth philanthropy board in Jackson County. Meanwhile, the foundation collaborates with other groups on a grade-level reading campaign in the county.
Past local grantees include Bellevue Bread Basket, Krabbenhoft Public Library, and Maquoketa Area Piano Teachers.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $25,000. Grantmaking focuses on Jackson County, Iowa.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Organizations should submit the required materials via online system. The application typically becomes available in early September and is due in early October. Direct grant-related questions to the grants management coordinator, Katie Decker, at katie@dbqfoundation.org or 563-588-2700.
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