YSS, Ember Youth Recovery Campus, Ames
The Story County Community Foundation allocates resources to significantly improve or affect the lives of people living in Story County communities. Story County Community Foundation offers three different competitive grant programs – our Major Grant, Community Grants, and Capacity Building Grants. To determine eligibility, applicants should review our funding guidelines and Community Betterment Objectives before applying. Questions may be directed to Karin Sevde, Executive Director, at ksevde@storycountyfoundation.org.
Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt, nonprofit, public charities under section 501(c)(3) or as a “unit of government” under Section 170(c)(1). These include public schools, state universities, public libraries and volunteer fire departments. If your agency does not have the required IRS status, it may be possible for another agency to serve as a fiscal sponsor.
Nonprofit organizations that have a current extension on a previously funded grant or that haven’t submitted a final report for a previously funded grant are not eligible to submit an application for any of our grants.
Annual or capital fund-raising campaigns (not to be confused with capital building projects, which are accepted). A capital fundraising campaign is a time-limited effort by a nonprofit organization to raise significant dollars for a specific project. This includes funds for telephone solicitation, fundraising events, or professional fundraiser fees.
Endowments – a fund made up of gifts and bequests that are subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for an organization.
Staff salaries, office rental, utilities, and office supplies.
Individuals – only non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, governmental agencies with charitable projects or the 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsors for an agency are eligible.
Grants or scholarships to individuals, including subsidies to agencies to cover individual activities or participation fees.
Programs covering a budget deficit or easing budget deficiencies.
Programs requiring participation in a religious activity or promotion of religious ideology.
Projects not serving residents of Story County; Projects may be multi-county but the SCCF funded portion must benefit Story County residents.
Festivals and one-time special events or annual events.
Political causes and activities, candidates or legislative lobbying efforts.
Private foundations.
This year we celebrated our 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the Story County Community Foundation awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to Story County Conservation. This grant will be used to restore the beach and water quality at Hickory Grove Park and to fulfill Carol and Bob Deppe’s dream of incorporating their acreage into a conservation area for Story County.
We are proud to be a part of these amenities for all to enjoy for years to come.
Camelot Theater Foundation – Retractable Screen, Interior Renovations, Nevada
Food at First – Dining Room Furniture, Ames
Boys & Girls Club of Story County – Outdoor Sports Equipment, Ames
ChildServe – Indoor Play Gym, Ames
The Salvation Army – Food Pantry Items, Ames
City of Zearing – City Library Renovations, Zearing
RedShirt Foundation – Hope in the Hallways, Suicide Prevention, Gilbert
Maxwell Area Renewal Committee – Public Library, ADA-compliant Automatic Door, Maxwell
City of Colo – Basketball Court Replacement, Colo
City of Roland – Britson Park Open-Air Shelter, Roland
Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Story City Story Walk, Story City
City of Collins – Heart of Iowa Trailside Improvements, Collins
Anchored Hope House – Security upgrades, Ames
Roland Historical Society Foundation – Museum Capital Improvements, Roland
Cambridge Historical Association – Signing Replacement, Cambridge
Primary Health Care – Expanding Patient Assistance, Ames
City of Kelley – Community Center Flooring Replacement, Kelley
Blue Crib Customs, LLC – Sawmill, Roland
Iowa Lavender -Patio Improvements and Marketing Materials, Ames
Pedersen Bicycle Services – Website Improvements, Huxley
Chrysalis Therapy – Speech Therapy materials, Huxley
*Suzy Shierholz Award Recipient | **McCallsburg Legacy Fund Grant Recipient
United Way of Story County, in partnership with the Story County Community Foundation, is launching a new Board Leadership Training (BLT) program. BLT is intended for community members who are interested in growing their skills and serving on local nonprofit boards. Topics include readiness to serve, governance and legal responsibility, fiduciary and financial responsibilities, and finding your fit.
For more information and to register: https://www.uwstory.org/BLT
