South Central Iowa Community Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The South Central Iowa Community Foundation supports arts and culture, education, environment and animals, health, human services and public and societal benefit in Iowa.
IP TAKE: Contact SCICF directly to discuss grant application procedures based on county and when the upcoming deadlines occur.
PROFILE: Established in 1993, the South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF) is a community foundation based in Chariton, Iowa. This is a public charity that serves thousands of people who are invested in the local community of this region. The foundation aims to "contribute to a better life for people of South Central Iowa by helping donors to carry out their charitable intent and by providing responsible stewardship of gifts for community purposes.” SCICF funds local efforts for arts and culture, education, environment and animals, health, human services and public and societal benefit.
Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Wildlife and Animal Welfare, and Community Development
The South Central Iowa Community Foundation award over $1 million in grants each year. Arts, culture and humanities interests are museums and historic preservation. Education funding supports all ages and includes adult learning programs. Environment and animals grantmaking extends to environmental protection, beautification, conservation and animal issues. Health grants fund general, rehabilitative and mental health. Human services grants fund public protection, safety, recreation and youth development. Public and society benefit grants include efforts for community improvement development, volunteerism and capacity building. Grants that have a positive impact on Lucas county and that include collaborative efforts receive priority. SCICF also has a youth philanthropy program.
Past local grantees include the Lucas County Historical Society, Moravia Community Betterment and Ringgold County Child Care.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $5,000 and $25,000. Grantmaking focuses on the South Central Iowa counties of Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold and Union, as well as the three affiliate counties of Adams, Appanoose and Wayne.
This foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofits, although deadlines vary by which county a nonprofit is based in and serves. Direct general questions to the staff at 641-217-9105 or via online form.
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