The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine’s grant portal has applications available from the following organizations:
- City of Muscatine
- Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
- Community Foundation of Louisa County
- Muscatine Charities, Inc.
- United Way of Muscatine
See below for more information on available grants and application dates!
Impact Grants
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine’s annual Impact Grants provide support to non-profit organizations actively working to improve quality of life in Muscatine County. Multiple grant opportunities are available.
Click here for granting guidelines and more information on available funding.
Application Opens: May 2, 2022
Application Closes: May 30, 2022 at Noon
Racial Justice Grants
The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine’s Racial Justice Fund has been established to further advance racial justice, equity, and inclusion in Muscatine and Louisa Counties.
Granting funds are available to qualified, charitable organizations whose work acts as an accelerator or reduces barriers towards racial justice, centered on those most marginalized in our service area.
Click here for granting guidelines and more information on available funding.
Application Opens: May 2, 2022
Application Closes: May 30, 2022 at Noon
Grandview Corridor Business Assistance Application
The City of Muscatine has established a forgivable loan program to assist small business significantly impacted by street reconstruction work on and along the Grandview Avenue Corridor and also continue to be impacted by the pandemic.
Applications are available through the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine’s granting portal.
Application Opened: January 28, 2022
Application Closed: February 10, 2022 at 11:59 PM
Click here for more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Muscatine Charities, Inc. Grants
Muscatine Charities, Inc. was established in 1999 to more efficiently raise and distribute money to charities in our community. To date, MCI has raised and distributed over $3 Million directly to local charitable endeavors.
The Muscatine Charities, Inc. Fund has been established to support qualified charitable organizations serving Muscatine county.
Application Opened: Monday, January 10, 2022
Application Closed: Friday, February 18, 2022 at Noon
Financial Standard Review
All area non-profit organizations considering a grant funding request in 2022 through Muscatine Charities, United Way of Muscatine, Early Childhood Iowa Muscatine County, and Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine should complete an application to provide their financial and organizational information once annually to be used by all Funder Network partners.
This information will be used by the Funder Network if an application is received during their open grant cycles.
Application Opened: December 1, 2021
Application Closed: January 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM
United Way of Muscatine 2022-2023 Community Investment Request
United Way of Muscatine Community Investment focus areas are Basic Needs, Education/Job Training, and Housing.
United Way Self-Sufficiency Common Measures can be found here: UW Self-Sufficiency Common Measures
Application Opened: January 1, 2022
Application Closed: January 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM
West Liberty Community Fund Grants
For West Liberty. By West Liberty.
Included in the Impact Grants, this fund allows for a unique opportunity for residents to give back and support the community they care about. The grant is aimed at high impact charitable activities for West Liberty, with a priority given to youth.
Learn more about the West Liberty Community Fund.
Muscatine Health Support Fund Grants
The Muscatine Health Support Fund’s purpose is to encourage, assist, establish, maintain, and develop in and for the City of Muscatine, IA, and surrounding area, projects to improve the community health and aid the growth & development of the health care system for the community.
Application Opens: TBD
Grant Application Guidelines
Before you get started, consider the following guidelines:
- Your proposal must benefit Muscatine County residents.
- It must be completed within one year of awarding.
- Trips outside of Muscatine County are not traditionally funded.
- The Granting Committee may investigate your proposal to ensure its validity or gain additional information. Applications must be received by the deadline date noted on the online grant application.
- As a grant recipient, you will be required to provide a final report, send digital photos, and submit receipts to prove your expenditures.
Already received a Grant and Ready to Report?
Congratulations! Please follow the link to our granting portal, login and upload your grant report here.
Can I speak with someone if I have questions about applying for a grant?
Contact Lynsey Krusie, Programs Manager, at 563-264-3863 or lkrusie@givinggreater.org.