The 2020 Dallas County Foundation (DCF) grant application materials are now available online to prospective applicants, and the application deadline is Monday, Feb. 3.
The online application includes overview instructions, grant application for and an evaluation.
The DCF funds grant requests for projects that significantly impact the lives of Dallas County residents in the areas of health and human services, arts and culture, youth development, education, recreation or the environment and community betterment.
Grant awards range from $500 to $20,000. The DCF anticipates awarding more than $100,000 to grant applicants in 2020.
Applicants must be a 501(c)3, 5 or 6 organization or 107(b) unit of government or must affiliated with an organization that has one of these designations. The grant application deadline is Monday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.
Mailed applications must have a postmark prior to Feb. 3. Applications delivered to drop off sites must be received prior to closing times of the banking facilities. Check the website for details.
There will not be a Lunch and Learn Grant Writing Workshop offered. Please read carefully the instructions for submission.
The Dallas County Foundation, an affiliate of Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, was established in 2005 to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of the communities and rural areas of Dallas County. Most of the DCF’s funds derive from state-ordered sharing of gaming revenues from Iowa casinos.
For more information and grant application materials please visit the DCF website.
