Jasper Community Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Jasper Community Foundation supports arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health, human services, recreation and other community needs in Iowa.
IP TAKE: JCF is an accessible community funder with a straightforward grant program that supports nearly any type of nonprofit program and also some capital support needs in the county.
PROFILE: Established in 1997, the Jasper Community Foundation (JCF) is a community foundation based in Newton, Iowa. Individuals, corporations and other organizations make gifts to JCF to improve the quality of life of local residents here. JCF funds local efforts for arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health, human services, recreation and other community needs.
Grants for Arts and Culture, Work and Economic Opportunity, Education, Environment, Public Health and Access, and Community Development
The Jasper Community Foundation has broad interests and is flexible with its funding interests based upon current local needs. JCF typically awards around 25 grants per year to local groups. Past funding has gone towards art centers, public libraries, art festivals, historical societies, animal rescues, food banks and trail organizations. The amount of funds available for grants varies by the year. JCF funds programs and capital projects but does not support annual operating budgets. Approved projects should be completed within six months of receiving a JCF grant.
Past local grantees include Centre for Arts and Artists, Food Bank of Iowa and the Newton YMCA.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $10,000. Grantmaking focuses on Jasper County in Iowa.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Grantseekers should mail two copies of their grant applications or email their applications as PDF files to JCF before the May 31 deadline. JCF provides a copy of the application form on its website. Direct general questions to the staff at JCFoundation@outlook.com or 641-275-9121.
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