Greene County Community Foundation

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.
2009 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. Note a special opportunity for a larger grant exists for 2009, as explained in the application package,, and the maximum for regular grants has been increased too. The 2009 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 13, 2009 at 4:30 pm.
2009 Grant Application in PDF
(WORD) 2009 Grant Application
(The Word format allows you to input data directly into the application before printing.)
2009 GCCF Grant Application in Word with Extra Spaces in Narrative
REMINDER FOR 2008 GRANT APPLICANTS:
Evaluations for the 2008 Grant Awards are due when the project is completed. Click here for an Evaluation Form.
GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS:
2008
2007
2006


Greene County Community Foundation grant recipients and board members participate in the Bell Tower Parade by carrying a banner, signs, and passing out fortune cookies with the message, "Dreams Come True in Greene County - Greene County Community Foundation."
Thanks to the marketing committee for making it happen!

Alice Walters and Greene County Community Foundation Members accepting Walter's $25,000 Donation

Johni Hays presented a "Planned Giving & Ethics Seminar" on October 27, 2006 to over 20 Greene County citizens. The event was sponsored by the Greene County Community Foundation.
About the Greene County Community Foundation
Selected News Releases & Columns
Workshop to Prepare for 2009 Grants
December 28, 2007 Greene County Community Foundation Offers 2008 Grants
April 9, 2007 Community Foundation Awards 2007 Grants
April 9, 2007 Invite to Donor Recognition/Grant Award Event
December 22, 2006 Foundation Received $67,250 State Award; grant cycle announced
October 9, 2006 Planned Giving & Ethics Seminar
April 10, 2006 Community Foundation Awards First Grants
March 30, 2006 News Release Invite to Donor Recognition & Grant Award night.
January 26, 2006 News Release GCCF Grant Applications require a 50/50 match
November 10, 2005 News Release Walters Donation
November 8, 2005 News Release $63,600 Award
April 19, 2005 News Release
March 22, 2005 News Release
March 17, 2005 Editorial
Feb 15, 2005 News Release
Fall 2004 Philanthropy Meetings
Initial Philanthropy Meetings |
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Board Members
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Hertel
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