Winnebago County Community Foundation to Host Grant Workshop in Thompson

credit:

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is putting its money where its mouth is.

The foundation, which is affiliated with the Winnebago County Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications through April 15 for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, environment and animal welfare, and health and human service, the Des Moines Register reports.

"We want to give back to the community in a way that is impactful and will last for a long time," says the foundation's executive director, who notes that the foundation has given out more than $11 million since its founding in 1989.

The deadline to apply is April 15, per the foundation's website. Read the Entire Article

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches : Training Watch

The latest trend in kids' smartwatches is one that encourages healthy habits from an early age.NehBaby, a device from Kickstarter, aims to help kids ages 2 to 8 learn how to drink water, take a...more

Opinion: An Opportunity to Help Law Enforcement Protect Children

"If your child is surfing the web in Manchester, they can be targeted by a bad actor halfway around the world," writes John Pizzuro in an op-ed for the New Hampshire Union Leader. And that's why...more

Philip Morris International'S India Affiliate Lauds the Supermoms Driving Innovation, This Mother'S Day

This Mother's Day, Philip Morris International is honoring "supermoms" at its India affiliate, IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited. "The company acknowledges the unwavering love and...more

China Boosts Nutrition and Promotes Learning for Thousands of School Children in Burundi

One in four school children in Burundi now receives a nutritious meal, thanks to a donation from China. The UN's World Food Program says China has donated $1.5 million to provide 42,000 children...more

New: Envisioning the Future of Child Care: New Round of Reporting Grants Now Available!

If you have a compelling story about the future of child care in America, you may be in luck. The Better Life Lab at New America and the Bainum Family Foundation are offering a total of $100,000...more

Backpack Healthcare Secures $14M in Series A Funding to Advance Pediatric Mental Health Care

"Access to mental health support should be a fundamental right for all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status." That's the message from Hafeezah Muhammad, CEO of Backpack Healthcare,...more

Joint Investment in Transformative Pediatric Medicine Projects

Phoenix Children's Hospital is known for its world-class medical care and cutting-edge research, but it's also one of the country's most under-funded. That's about to change, thanks to a group...more

Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches : Nehnehbaby

It's that time of year again: time for kids to start brushing their teeth, playing with their toys, and peeing in the potty. If that last part of the list doesn't ring a bell, you may want to...more

Zain Group'S Innovation and Social Impact in 2023

Zain is one of the fastest-growing telecom companies in the world, but it's also one of the worst when it comes to sustainability. The Middle East's second-largest telecom company has released...more

The Flores Agreement Has Protected Migrant Children for Nearly 3 Decades. Changes May Be Coming.

The Trump administration is asking a California district judge to end court oversight of how the federal government cares for migrant children in its custody, the AP reports. The request to a US...more