What We Offer
The Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation is here to assist our county’s organizations contribute to the local quality of life, and one of the ways that is done is through grant funding. KCCEF accepts grant applications to enable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community. In the past, grants have been awarded for projects involving arts and culture, health & human services, community betterment, historic preservation, and more. Proof of non-profit status, or sponsorship by a government entity is required. Applications must be completed using one of the links below, or you may request a paper grant from your community representative.
The Process
Grant applications are reviewed by the local grant committee, and projects which are selected to be funded are presented to the full KCCEF board for approval. After the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines board, our parent organization, ensures that all criteria have been met and gives their approval, all applicants are notified by mail of the decision of the board. Applicants whose projects are approved will be invited to receive their funding at an award ceremony, where they will have a chance to meet with others who are making a positive difference in Keokuk County and their respective towns.
Grant Seekers
Organizations interested in applying for one of the grants available from the Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation are invited to download the appropriate grant application below. The KCCEF offers each of the applications and forms in two formats. An interactive pdf which can be completed on your computer and then printed out, in addition to a print and write version that can be printed out with all the fields blank and the information can be written. You are also able to request a paper grant from your community representative for those who do not have access to a computer. For instructions on using the interactive form, please see the blue section below.
Non Profit and Government Entity Status
Organizations must have IRS 501(c)3 or 170(c)1 status to receive funding from the KCCEF. However, if your organization does not have the appropriate status, you have the option of filing your grant under the sponsorship of an organization or entity who is compliant. This organization must pass a resolution, declaring that the managing board has voted to accept the responsibility of receiving the funds, and distributing them in accordance with KCCEF guidelines. A copy of a sample resolution is available at right.
Endowment Grant
Maximum Award: $5,000
Application Due: Last Weekday of Oct
Award Ceremony: April
Project Completion: Oct 31
Use: Standard Grant Form
Important Information:
- Must have IRS 501(c)3 or 170(c)1 status or have an eligible financial sponsor
- One application per organization
- Minimum request is $500
- Must be in good standing with KCCEF, ie. all post grant forms filed for previous awards
Major Grant
Maximum Award: $25,000
Intent Deadline: May 31
Application Due: Last Weekday of Oct
Award Ceremony: April
Project Completion: Oct 31
Use: Intent to Apply / Major Grant Form
Important Information:
- Must file Intent to Apply by May 31 and be invited to file complete grant by last business day in October
- Must have IRS 501(c)3 or 170(c)1 status or a financial sponsor
- Must have an alternate request for partial funding of $5,000
- Must be in good standing with KCCEF, ie. all post grant forms filed for previous awards
Senior Footprint Grant
Maximum Award: $2,000
Application Deadline: Jan 31
Award Ceremony: April
Project Completion: May 1
Use: Major Grant Form
Important Information:
- Must be a graduating class at one of the Keokuk County High Schools
- Project must be a permanent installation on school or public grounds
- Must be in good standing with KCCEF, ie. all requirements for previous awards completed
Instructions for Interactive Application Form:
A copy of your grant will not save on our server, so if you cannot complete this application in one sitting, you should save it to your home computer. We suggest you use a SAVE AS option, so that you know where the document has been saved in your file system. Once the application is completed, you will need to print out the form and mail the application to us as mandated by the applicable instructions.
NOTE: You may get a message like, “This pdf document contains forms. The filling of form fields is not supported.” In this case, we suggest, you select, Open with Different Viewer, and select Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (see link available on this page) or some other pdf editing program.
Grant Recipients
Organizations that receive grant awards from the KCCEF are required to report back on the completion of the project by October 31 of the year they receive the grant. An evaluation form, Form E, may be downloaded below.
Failure to file this form in a timely manner
will result in disqualification
from the following years grant awards.
Project Extensions & Changes
While all granted projects are expected to be completed by October 31, the KCCEF board realizes that circumstances outside the control of the organization’s project director do occasionally occur. When extensions or changes to the original granted project are necessary, KCCEF needs to be notified using Form C, Completion Delay or Change Request Form.
The Form may be downloaded below.