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Community Impact Grant Program is a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines that funds nonprofit organizations in the Des Moines, Iowa area through three competitive programs made possible by contributions to the Better Together Fund. Leadership Grants support efforts that drive systems change and address root causes of community issues.
Capacity Building Grants strengthen organizational effectiveness through governance, management, and strategic initiatives. Strategic Alignment Grants fund exploration and implementation of partnership strategies between two or more nonprofits around shared community priorities. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Impact team to discuss alignment before applying.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in the Greater Des Moines area. Award amounts vary by program.
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Grants for Nonprofit Organizations The Community Foundation has announced three competitive nonprofit grant programs made possible by contributions to the Better Together Fund : Leadership Grants, Capacity Building Grants and Strategic Alignment Grants. We are excited to announce that our 2026 Grant programs are now open!
Leadership Grants support requests that drive change and challenge existing systems to address root causes to community issues. We are looking to invest in solutions, not solely projects. Capacity Building Grants seek to strengthen an organization’s effectiveness.
Funding is provided for strategic initiatives in areas related to governance or management. Strategic Alignment Grants provide funding for the exploration and/or implementation of strategic alignment strategies between two or more nonprofit organizations in coming together to enhance systemic support around a community issue/priority, align operations/programming or deepen partnerships.
Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Community Impact team to discuss project goals and alignment prior to applying. Please contact La-Tica Paige to schedule a conversation. Funding needs not aligned with our competitive grant programs that meet our focus on creating impact for Greater Des Moines may be a fit for GIVEdsm.
What is the purpose of the Leadership Grant program? Investments from the Leadership Grant program are rooted in community plan alignment , and prioritize and foster inclusive engagement and impact to improve quality of life for all in our community.
The purpose of the Leadership Grant program is to catalyze and challenge Greater Des Moines to impact systems change and/or significantly influence community outcomes and opportunities by: Learn more about these Grantmaking Priorities. Learn about some of the Leadership Grant investments made in 2025.
Leadership Grant Details and Cycle Leadership Grants support requests that drive change and challenge existing systems to address root causes to community issues. We are looking to invest in solutions, not solely projects. Grant Cycle 1: Letter of Intent due April 8 at Noon, Finalists notified approximately April 28; Full application due May 19 at Noon; Grant awardees notified approximately June 17.
Grant Cycle 2: Letter of Intent due October 1 at Noon; Finalists notified approximately October 15; Full application due November 6 at Noon; Grant awardees notified approximately December 10. Review the 2026 Leadership Grant Guidelines and Instructions. Submit a Leadership Grant Letter of Intent What is the purpose of the Capacity Building Grant program?
Capacity Building Grants seek to strengthen an organization’s effectiveness. We provide funding for strategic initiatives in areas related to governance or management. Capacity Building Grant Details and Cycle Capacity Building Grants are awarded throughout the year and can be requested at any time.
Review the 2026 Capacity Building Grant Guidelines and Instructions. Apply for a Capacity Building Grant “The grant enabled us to hire a professional to help us through the process. They asked the hard questions and challenged us to focus on what would be sustainable for our organization while still growing our impact.
” -Stephen King, executive director, Des Moines Arts Festival Strategic Alignment Grants What is the purpose of the Strategic Alignment Grant program?
Strategic Alignment Grants provide funding for the exploration and/or implementation of strategic alignment strategies between two or more nonprofit organizations in coming together to enhance systemic support around a community issue/priority, align operations/programming, or deepen partnerships.
Strategic alignment could be defined as coordination (formal relationships around specific efforts or programs that leverage efficiency and effectiveness for individual organizations) or collaboration (pooled or jointly secured resources with defined and measured outcomes that have social impact beyond one organization).
Strategic Alignment Grant Details and Cycle Strategic Alignment Grants are awarded throughout the year and can be requested at any time. Review the 2026 Strategic Alignment Grant Guidelines and Instructions. Apply for a Strategic Alignment Grant “The funding enabled us to explore possibilities with the nonprofits we are engaged with, to see how we could come together to not just gain efficiencies, but grow impact.
” -Jen Cross, vice president of strategic partnerships, The Great Outdoors Foundation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.