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Launch Grants is sponsored by Iowa West Foundation. Also known as Capacity/Start-up Grants, these are designed to support the creation of needed programs or organizations that do not currently exist within the community system.
Geographic focus: Southwest Iowa (primarily Pottawattamie County; also Cass, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Shelby in IA and Douglas, Sarpy, Washington in NE)
Focus areas: Capacity Building, Innovation, New Program Development
Application snapshot: target deadline May 1, 2026; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance New 501(c)(3) public charities or existing organizations launching new programs.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: New 501(c)(3) public charities or existing organizations launching new programs. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Program Grants is sponsored by Iowa West Foundation. Program Grants support defined projects or activities tied to specific outcomes aligned with foundation priorities in housing, education, and recreation. They are restricted support for project-based activities. Geographic focus: Southwest Iowa (primarily Pottawattamie County; also Cass, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Shelby in IA and Douglas, Sarpy, Washington in NE) Focus areas: Housing for All, Education with Purpose, Recreation for Wellbeing Application snapshot: target deadline May 1, 2026; published funding information $34,000 - $360,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) public charities and government entities. The foundation will not fund more than 50% of eligible project costs. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Operating Grants is sponsored by Iowa West Foundation. Operating Grants provide unrestricted support for an organization's overall activities, including administrative functions. Typically awarded to organizations with a strong existing relationship with the foundation. Geographic focus: Pottawattamie County, Iowa Focus areas: Housing for All, Education with Purpose, Recreation for Wellbeing Application snapshot: target deadline May 1, 2026; published funding information Not specified; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) public charities that own or lease commercial office space in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Government entities are typically not eligible for operating support. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Capital Grants is sponsored by Iowa West Foundation. Capital Grants are restricted grants that support infrastructure needs through the acquisition, construction, or installation of facilities or equipment. Geographic focus: Southwest Iowa (primarily Pottawattamie County; also Cass, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Shelby in IA and Douglas, Sarpy, Washington in NE) Focus areas: Infrastructure, Community Amenities, Parks and Recreation Application snapshot: target deadline May 1, 2026; published funding information $100,000 - $300,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) public charities and government entities. Applicants for building improvements must own the land or building being improved. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
