APPLY FOR A GRANT
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SUPPORTED GRANT TYPES
Community Enrichment/Progress
Cultural and Civic Programs
Arts
Health
Environment
Social Services
Education
In general, the foundation will support three types of requests:
Projects of service to the general community or pilot projects.
Seed money to enable projects to demonstrate their potential or enhance services.
Funding for community amenities.
MANDATORY Grant Meeting
December 4, 2025 at 6PM
Location: Humboldt Community Center at 607 1st Ave. S., Humboldt, Iowa
MANDATORY Organization sign up and information sheet pickup
2026 GRANT APPLICATION TIMELINE
October 1, 2025: Grant Application Available
December 4, 2025: MANDATORY Grant Meeting
6pm at the Humboldt Community Center, 607 1st Ave. S, Humboldt
January 2, 2026: Grant Application Deadline
Applications must be delivered by 4:00 pm to Partnership for Economic Growth, 29 5th Street South, Humboldt, IA. Place copies in the appropriately labeled box. If mailed, applications must be postmarked no later than December 30, 2025.
January 2026: Committee Meets to Review Applications
February 4, 2026: HCCF Board meets to Approve Grants
February 11, 2026: GDMCF Submission and Final Approval
February 16, 2026: Notice of Grant Awards Mailed to Recipients
March 12, 2026: Grant Awards Ceremony
6pm at Humboldt Community Center, 607 1st Ave. S, Humboldt (Details Will Be Provided to Awardees)
September 30, 2026: Grant Evaluations or Extension Requests Are Due
**The Humboldt County Community Foundation reserves the right to alter the Grant Timeline if necessary.
Total Amount Awarded Since Inception of HCCF: $1,346,182
2013 - $104,290 2014 - $105,015 2015 - $95,707 2016 - $91,506 2017 - $98,807 2018 - $108,474 2019 - $102,146
2020 - $105,004 2021 - $109,500 2022 - $106,396 2023 - $119,092 2024 - $117,792 2025 - $117,179 2026 - $
Proof of purchase and expenditure of funds applying to grants must be supplied to the community foundation within 3 months or a request for extension must be given by the community foundation. You must also submit a signed, completed Humboldt County Community Foundation Evaluation Form.