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Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant

  • opens: January 5, 2025

  • deadline: March 15, 2025

  • Notification: April 18, 2025

PURPOSE

The Community Foundation of Van Buren County is here to help our community's charitable projects and programs contribute to the quality of life in our area. One of the ways that is done is through grantmaking. The Community Foundation currently has one granting cycle each year.

The Community Foundation of Van Buren County accepts grant applications from charitable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community--arts and culture, health, human services, community betterment, historic preservation, etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Community Foundation of Van Buren County, Iowa, as a component fund of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, uses the Community Foundation's online grants application system. This allows our applicants to complete, save, and submit their grant applications and final reports in one place and have ongoing access to them. For a brief overview of the features of this system, click here. 

To apply for grants from the Community Foundation of Van Buren County, Iowa, applicants must create their own organizational profile and login information on the system. They can then select the Community Foundation of Van Buren County's grant opportunity from the list and create an application.

A helpful five minute video that demonstrates these steps can be found here.

To create your login and apply for a grant, click here.

Grant Application Guidelines - The Community Foundation of Van Buren County

Organizations submitting an application must comply with the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy.

We invite grant recipients to share their stories and successes with us; we would love to hear about the impact that the grant funds have had in helping you achieve your charitable mission. Please send your stories to CFVanBurenCounty@QCCommunityFoundation.org.

Past Grant Recipients

    • Birmingham Volunteer Fire Department / Turnout Gear replacement

    • Bonaparte Community Volunteer Fire Department / New safety gear

    • Cantril Grassroots / Campground Project

    • City of Bonaparte / New rescue and EMS truck

    • City of Keosauqua / Van Buren Community Pool Operations & Pool Pump Repair

    • Domestic Violence Intervention Program / Mobile Advocacy, Aid, and Awareness Activities for victim-survivors in Van Buren County

    • Douds Historic Preservation Association, Inc. / Douds Community Club Disc Golf Course

    • Farmington Baseball Booster Club, Inc / Retaining wall and fence repair

    • Iowa College Access Network / Addressing High School Preparedness and Financial Aid Access

    • Milton Public Library / heating and cooling project

    • Pathfinders Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. / Historic Hills Scenic Byway Interpretive Panel Self-Guided Tour

    • Stockport Volunteer Fire Department / Building property

    • Van Buren County Agricultural Association / Bleacher Safety Update

    • Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council / 2024 Safe & Healthy Kids Fair

    • Van Buren County Community School District / Van Buren County CSD Esports, STEM, and Arts Extension Through Modern Technology

    • Van Buren County Conservation Board / Austin Park campground enhancements

    • Van Buren County Extension / Judges, Ribbons, and Awards

    • Van Buren County Historical Preservation Commission / Historic Walking Tours of Van Buren County

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / Historic Pearson House Tuckpointing Project

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / Twombly Museum Restoration Project - PHASE 3

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren County Hospital Child Care Center (VBCH CCC) Early Learning Center

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren Parents as Teachers Education and Affiliation 2024-2025

    • Villages Folk School / 2024 Arts & Culture Program

    • Villages of Van Buren, Inc. / Villages of Van Buren Website Development

    • American Home Finding Association / American Home Finding Association's Agency Shelter

    • Birmingham Volunteer Fire Department / SCBA replacement

    • Bonaparte Community Improvement Association / Hobart Replacement

    • Bonaparte Community Volunteer Fire Department / Shelter for cooking and Emergency management trailer for county use and a joining county's

    • City of Keosauqua / Van Buren Community Pool Operations

    • City of Stockport / Stockport Restoration Project - Hiatt Park

    • Engage Keosauqua, Inc. / 2023 Summer Concert Series

    • Friends of Birmingham/City of Birmingham / Bonnett School Restoration Project

    • Iowa College Access Network / Raising Attainment Levels in Education & the Workforce

    • Jobs Food Pantry / Freezer and Snacks in a Sack Program

    • Keosauqua United Methodist Church / Stockport United Methodist Stained Glass Window and Remodeling Fund

    • Keosauqua United Methodist Church / Keosauqua United Methodist Church AED Defibrillator Fund

    • Van Buren County Agricultural Association / Playground Safety Update

    • Van Buren County Community School District / Van Buren County CSD Print Shop

    • Van Buren County Conservation Board / Electrical Upgrade for Bentonsport Riverside Park

    • Van Buren County Extension / Judges, Ribbons, and Awards

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / Historic Twombly Building Museum Renovation 2023

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren Parents as Teachers Education and Affiliation 2023-2024

    • Van Buren County Trails Association, Inc. / Lower Des Moines River Water Trail, Keosauqua, Iowa

    • Villages Folk School / 2023 Villages Folk School Programs

    • American Legion Post 483 - Russell Strait / Veteran's Memorial Monuments

    • Birmingham Development / New Flooring for Low-Income Housing, Birmingham Development - Cedar Creek Apartments

    • City of Birmingham / Radios and pagers

    • Country Lane Apartments / Window Replacement for Country Lane Apartments

    • Domestic Violence Intervention Program / Services for Victim-survivors of Abuse

    • Farmington Emergency Responders Association / Upgrade of Equipment

    • Friends of Birmingham/City of Birmingham / Friends of Birmingham Log Cabin Restoration Project Phase III

    • Friends of Lacey-Keosauqua State Park / Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Campground to Bath House Trail Project

    • Indian Hills Community College Foundation / Indian Hills Community College Criminal Justice Training Center

    • Keosauqua Volunteer Fire Department / Purchase SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), air packs

    • Milton Towers, Inc. / Milton Towers, Inc.

    • Pathfinders Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. / Historic Hills Scenic Byway Audio Tour

    • Pioneer Historical Society / Pioneer Historical Society, Farmington Museum Building Repairs

    • Twin City Manor, Inc., Douds / Replacement of Laundry Equipment - Twin City Manor Apartments, Douds

    • Van Buren County Agricultural Association / Handicap Parking/landscaping at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds new Fair View Building

    • Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council / 2022 Safe & Healthy Kid's Fair

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / Twombly Building Second-Story Housing and Renovation

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren Parents as Teachers Education and National Affiliation

    • Van Buren FFA Alumni / Concession serving windows

    • Villages Folk School / 2022 Face-To-Face Reopening Projects

    • Villages of Van Buren, Inc. / Visitors Guide 2022

    • American Home Finding Association / Crisis Intervention, Stabilization and Reunification Services

    • Bentonsport Improvement Association / Bentonsport Historic Presbyterian Church Parking Lot Extension

    • Bonaparte Community Volunteer Fire Department / Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

    • City of Birmingham / Turnout gear

    • City of Farmington / Expansion of Camping at Indian Lake Park

    • City of Keosauqua / City of Keosauqua Ferguson Sports Complex Sunset Trail Fitness Stations

    • Domestic Violence Intervention Program / Hope and Safety for Victims/Survivors of Abuse

    • Douds Historic Preservation Association, Inc. / Douds Community Club, Inc: Douds-Leando Sidewalk Project

    • Engage Keosauqua, Inc. / Keosauqua Pocket Park

    • Friends of Birmingham/City of Birmingham / Friends of Birmingham Log Cabin Restoration Project Phase II

    • Iowa College Access Network / Student and Educator Support During and Post COVID-19

    • Jolly Trio 4-H Club / Birthday bags for food pantry

    • Milton Towers, Inc. / Milton Towers, Inc.

    • Stockport Heritage Society / Peavine Line Depot Museum Restoration Project

    • Stockport Volunteer Fire Department / Wildland fire fighting equipment / PPE

    • Van Buren County / Van Buren County Public Health Server Project

    • Van Buren County Agricultural Association / Community Agricultural and Educational Youth Building

    • Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council / 2021 Safe and Healthy Kid's Fair

    • Van Buren County Extension / Judges, Ribbons, and Awards

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren Parents as Teachers Affiliation and Continued education

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren County Hospital Child Care Center (VBCH CCC) Early Learning Center - Continuation

    • Van Buren County Trails Association, Inc. / Engineering Design for the Lower Des Moines Water Trail Improvements, Keosauqua, Iowa

    • Villages Folk School / Face To Face: Reopening a rural art-based school in the wake of Covid-19

    • Villages of Van Buren, Inc. / 2021 Visitors Guide

    • Birmingham Development / Window Replacement for Friendly Folks Apartments -ER

    • City of Birmingham / building upgrade

    • City of Keosauqua / Van Buren Community Pool Pump House Enclosure

    • Country Lane Apartments / Window Replacement for Country Lane Apartments -ER

    • Domestic Violence Intervention Program / Community Awareness of Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Van Buren County

    • Engage Keosauqua, Inc. / Keosauqua Pocket Park

    • Milestones Area Agency on Aging / Weather Safety for Low-income Seniors and Families in Van Buren County

    • Pathfinders Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. / Interpretive Panel/Wayside Exhibit Design

    • Twin City Manor, Inc., Douds / Twin City Manor, Inc., Douds -ER

    • Van Buren County / Truck for Van Buren County Jaws of Life Commission

    • Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council / 2020 Safe and Healthy Kid's Fair

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / VBC Welcome Center Roof Replacement

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren County Hospital Child Care Center (VBCH CCC) Early Learning Center- Continuation

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren Parents as Teachers Professional Growth and Affiliation

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren County Ambulance Powerload

    • Van Buren County Trails Association, Inc. / Engineering Design for Lower Des Moines River Water Trail Improvements, Keosauqua, Iowa

    • Villages Folk School / Strategic collaboration to increase the local economy and promote Van Buren County

    • Villages of Van Buren, Inc. / 2020 Iowa State Fair Booth - ER

    • American Home Finding Association / VanBuren CF - Emergency Shelter for Youth & Corinthians House

    • Birmingham Development / VanBuren CF - Window Replacement for Friendly Folks Apartments

    • Cantril Grassroots / VanBuren CF - Cantril Community Street Light Project

    • Country Lane Apartments / Window Replacement for Country Lane Apartments Elderly/Disabled Housing

    • Domestic Violence Intervention Program / VanBuren CF - Community Awareness of Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Van Buren County

    • Farmington Baseball Booster Club, Inc / Van Buren CF - Farmington Ball Park Play Ground Equipment Improvement

    • Farmington EMS / VanBuren CF - Farmington EMS Video Laryngoscope

    • Friends of Birmingham/City of Birmingham / VanBuren CF - Friends of Birmingham Log Cabin Restoration Project

    • Keosauqua Public Library / VanBuren CF - Public Library Computers with updated software adding MS 2019 Suite with Computer seating

    • Milton Heritage Society, Inc / VanBuren CF - Milton Heritage Society Building improvements & continuing restoration.

    • Milton Towers, Inc. / Milton Towers, Inc.

    • Mississippi Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America / VanBuren CF - Scouting in Van Buren County

    • Twin City Manor, Inc., Douds / VanBuren CF - Window Replacement for Low Income Rental Units - Twin City Manor Apartments, Douds, IA

    • Van Buren County Child Abuse Prevention Council / VanBuren CF - 2019 Safe and Healthy Kids Fair

    • Van Buren County Community School District / VanBuren CF - Van Buren County SAFE Coalition

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / Van Buren CF - VBC Welcome Center Light Fixture Replacement

    • Van Buren County Historical Society / VanBuren CF - Pearson House Museum Floor Joist Repair

    • Van Buren County Hospital / Van Buren CF - County Hospital Child Care Center Early Learning Center

    • Van Buren County Trails Association, Inc. / VanBuren CF-SUNSET TRAIL - SECTION #2

    • Villages Folk School / VanBuren CF - Strategically collaborating to increase local economy and promote Van Buren County.

    • Villages of Van Buren, Inc. / 2019 Iowa State Fair booth

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

We’re here to help you to be as successful as you can with your grant application. To discuss if your project is the right fit, contact:

Kaleigh Trammell/ email
Call (563) 326-2840

Final Reports

Organizations that receive grant awards from the Community Foundation will be required to complete a final report.