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Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund is sponsored by Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation. The Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund prioritizes programs and projects most likely to have a positive impact on area residents, particularly those responsive to basic human needs, promoting inclusiveness and diversity, and connecting individuals and families to the communi…
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Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund - Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Click here to access the 2022 Ottumwa Housing Study Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund The Legacy Foundation’s Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund was established in 2011 to support charitable intentions of the various 501(c)(3) not for profit organizations that serve to enrich the quality of life for the residents of the City of Ottumwa and Wapello County.
Embedded in all that we do is a commitment to advance the health, education and community vitality for our citizens. We are always looking to support new and innovative ideas and efforts that can have measurable impact on the residents and communities in Wapello County.
Further purposes of the Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund include, but are not limited to, providing for the promotion of and expanding access and distribution of human services, recreational programming, art, cultural, and humanities needs and issues of the City of Ottumwa and Wapello County. Thank you for considering us as a prospective partner in your work!
Eligibility Criteria for Grant Requests The applying organization must be an IRS designated 501(c)(3) not for profit providing services in Wapello County. Priority is given to programs and projects most likely to have a positive impact on area residents. The Legacy Foundation will fund only single year grants, no multiple year grants will be funded through this program.
Eligible projects for this program will range in size from $2,500 to $30,000.
In reviewing grant applications, the foundation gives careful consideration to : Programs and projects that are unique, creative and without duplicative services Programs and projects which are responsive to basic human needs Programs and projects which promote inclusiveness and diversity Programs and projects which connect individuals and families to our community; particularly those programs and projects that advance the Foundation’s strategic priorities of economic prosperity, educational opportunities, quality of life and housing availability.
Potential impact of the grant and the number of individuals in the area who will benefit The ability of the organization to obtain the necessary additional funding to implement the project and to provide or obtain ongoing funding after the grant has been expended The possibility of using the grant to match funds from other sources Larger grant requests (those above $20,000) are recommended to have a minimum of a 25% funding match Application submission to the Bright Ideas Community Enrichment fund will not be considered To individuals or for profit organizations To organizations that do not have a 501(c)3 status To organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender or sexual orientation To programs that do not fall within the specified geographic region To sectarian religious activities or direct political lobbying From organizations that have not completed a requested follow-up report or evaluation form from a previous grant award From organizations whose values do not align with those of the Foundation Applicants must complete and submit the online grant application by the specified deadline.
Applicants may not apply more than once per cycle and may not apply more than twice in a calendar year. In some cases, during the evaluation period, a site visit may be requested. The Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund Grants Committee will make its recommendations to the Board of Directors who has the final authority to approve or deny any grant request.
Organizations that are a 501c(3) not for profit and interested in applying for a grant from the Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund must first submit an application by clicking the link below during an open grant cycle round. The Foundation uses an online grant application process. No paper applications will be accepted.
For your convenience, you may review the Grant Checklist prior to applying. You may also access the narrated tutorials below (be advised that the file will open as a PowerPoint in a new window: Access the narrated tutorials (file will open as a PowerPoint in a new window) Submitting an Application Bright Ideas applications will be accepted during the following cycle timeframes throughout the 2026 year February 1 – February 28 (5:00 p.
m. CST) June 1 – June 30 (5:00 p. m.
CST) September 15 – October 15 (5:00 p. m. CST) Our Commitment to Equity & Inclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Classroom Champions: Teacher Mini Grant Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund Laboratory Control Ltd. Health Career Scholarship Applying for a Legacy Youth Alliance Grant Nonprofit Capacity Support Programs Direct Response Good Practice Grants Strategic Alliance Partnership Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing services in Wapello County, Iowa; must not duplicate existing services and align with Foundation strategic priorities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund is funded by Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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