Awarding Grants to Nonprofit Organizations that Build on Community Assets and Respond to Community Needs
HCCEF is a "give through" rather than a "give to" organization — fundraising not for our own operations, but developing funds which are distributed locally.
We strengthen our community by granting the earnings from each endowment fund to charitable programs and nonprofit organizations, matching donors’ wishes to local needs.
Areas of grant making focus on:
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Enhancing health and human services
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Strengthening neighborhoods and community development
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Advancing education
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Supporting children, youth and families
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Promoting arts and culture, including historic preservation
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Protecting the environment
We work to strengthen local nonprofits by offering a variety of training programs and networking opportunities that build their capacity and organizational structure.
In all our activities, we strive to make a difference in the lives of people who live, work and play in Hardin County.
Grant Workshops January 4 and 6
Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation will conduct two grant application workshops. A workshop will be held Tuesday, January 3, 6:00 p.m., at the Hardin County Extension Office in Iowa Falls and another will be held Thursday, January 5, 6:00 p.m., at the Eldora Library. Foundation board members encourage potential grant applicants to attend one of these workshops. The workshops will focus on completing the application and providing supporting materials. There will also be a time for questions and answers.
Grant Application
For the seventh year the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation is pleased to offer grant applications for 2012. The HCCEF was formed to provide philanthropic support for community betterment projects in Hardin County. Grants are made available to the following areas: arts & culture, community betterment, education, health & human services, recreation & environment and youth development. For more information regarding the grants and application process please read the cover letter. For a copy of the grant application, please choose one of the links below.
2012 Grant Application - Word File
2012 Grant Application - PDF File
2012 Budget Form - Word File
2012 Budget Form - PDF File
Federal Tax Exempt Status Letter Example
Letter of Intent Example from Fiscal Agent/Sponsor