For a short time, to assist the local Greene County Community Foundation, Iowa State University Extension, Greene County is allowing this site to be used for posting local information. 

2008 GRANTS OFFERED:
The Greene County Community Foundation recently received a state award which will be used to advance philanthropy and fund charitable projects benefiting the citizens of Greene County.  Any organized 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit entity or unit of local government for the benefit of Greene County is invited to pursue this grant.  The 2008 Grant Guidelines and Application are available to download in two different formats or are available in hard copy at any Greene County public library or the Greene County Extension Office.  Click on the links below to download the format that best suits your needs.  The deadline for submitting the completed application is Friday, February 15, 2008 at 4:30 pm.
(PDF) 2008 Grant Guidelines and Application
(Word) 2008 Grant Guidelines and Application 
(The Word format allows you to input data directly into the application before printing.)

REMINDER FOR 2007 GRANT APPLICANTS:
Evaluations for the 2007 Grant Awards are due when the project is completed or April 1, 2008, whichever is first.  Click here for an Evaluation Form.

GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS:
2007

The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) wrapped up its third year of operation with a very successful direct mail campaign in 2007.  $8,8000 was contributed by 50 Greene County individuals and businesses to the foundation’s permanent endowment.  Home State Bank donated $1,000 and in the photo above bank president, Doug McDermott, left, is pictured presenting that amount.  Members of the volunteer foundation board pictured are from right: Bill Monroe of Jefferson, marketing committee chair; Jacque Andrew of Jefferson, president of the board and Chris Wilbeck of Rippey, leader of the direct mail campaign team.  The board is comprised of over 30 individuals from all communities in Greene County.