As a responsive and proactive partner, our foundation seeks to address existing and emerging issues in Dallas County. We accept grant applications annually from charitable projects and programs in the community that address a wide range of needs: Health, Human Services, Arts & Culture, Historic Preservation, and Environment.
The 2024 Grant Cycle is open from December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024.
In the meantime:
Who Can Apply for a Dallas County Foundation Grant
The Dallas County Foundation grants to non-profit organizations with an IRS 501c 3,5 or 6 status OR is a 170b unit of government. Religious or political organization are NOT eligible for grants unless their project benefits the entire community.
If your group does not have one of the IRS non-profit statuses listed above, you may affiliate (or partner) your group with another group that does have one of these tax statuses.
2024 Grant Cycle IMPORTANT DATES
Grant Submission Deadline
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Grant Application Opens
Friday, December 1, 2024
Grant applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. to be considered for the 2024 grant cycle. Grants sent through the mail MUST BE postmarked before February 1, 2024, or received before bank closing on February 1, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Download the grant instructions and grant application PDFs listed below.
Watch the grant application video tutorial where we answer many of the commonly asked questions on the grant application form and provide tips on how to apply and what information to include.
Submit your completed grant application (all 7 printed copies) to the locations listed below. Please note: Grant applications MUST BE received by Thursday, February 1 at 4:00 p.m. to be considered for the 2024 grant cycle. Grants sent through the mail MUST BE postmarked before February 1, 2024, or received before bank closing on February 1, 2024.
Grant Application Video Tutorial
To Submit Your 2024 Grant Application
By Mail
Dallas County Foundation
Attn: Grant Committee
P.O. Box 46
Adel, Iowa 50003
(Must be postmarked before February 1, 2024)
Hand Deliver
Raccoon Valley Bank
Attn: Melissa Landon
1202 2nd St.
Perry, Iowa 50220
(Bank Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 M-F,
9:00-12:00 Sat.)
Hand Deliver
Lincoln Savings Bank
Attn: Tim Canney
312 Nile Kinnick Drive
Adel, Iowa 50003
(Bank Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 M-F) 4-5 Drive Thru Only
Grant Review Process
February: Grant Committee reviews applications
February – March: Selected grants presented to the board for approval
March – April: Grant applicants will be notified of approval or denial
April – May: Checks will be presented at an Awards Reception
October: Project evaluations due. Grant recipients must submit post-grant/project evaluation form to be considered for future grant opportunities.
Past Grant Recipients Testimonials
The Waukee Public Library is a vital part of the city. It serves as a gathering place for the community and we are dedicated to promoting the free exchange of ideas. The grant funds from the Dallas County Foundation and Grow Greene County Gaming allowed us to provide a wider variety of programming for youth and teens. Our goal was to provide events utilizing technology and music. With these grant funds we were able to purchase the new equipment to make this happen. Our patrons continue to express their appreciation to DCF/GGC Foundations for these improvements.
Kristine Larson ~ Waukee Public Library
I truly appreciated the grant funds provided to the Perry Elementary School.
The art room had little storage and no safe space for my students to dry or store their projects.
With the grant funds we were able to purchase cabinets for our art projects. My students felt that this made the room feel much larger. I would like to continue the process of updating our room with the assistance of Dallas County Foundation. Now that I have experience writing the grant I feel more comfortable and will submit another.
Jessica Brocka ~ Perry Elementary School Art Teacher