The 2024 MCCF Grant Application Cycle is now open.
Grant applications are Word documents and can be downloaded by clicking on the links below during an active grant cycle.
All organizations awarded grant funds must follow the evaluation process outlined in the Writing Instructions.
2022 Award recipients* are listed here.
MCCF Grant Application || City Challenge Grant Application
Instructions || Budget Example || Application Writing Suggestions || Grant Evaluation Form for Grant Recipients*
**Endowment Balance: $572,473 || **Pass Through Fund for 2023 Grants: up to $121,400
- MCCF Yearly Grant Program: Who can apply? Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a governmental body (school, city, county) or a charitable project with a qualified fiscal sponsor.
- City Challenge Grant Program: Who can apply? Grant applications are restricted to the ten municipalities in Mahaska County. The City Challenge Grant Application must be submitted by the 170(b)(1) governing office. (Example: The City of Rose Hill)
- What is the application process? Grant applications must be downloaded and saved to your computer. Once completed the saved application must then be submitted electronically by the grant deadline. Please take the time to read the detailed instructions. Questions can be submitted through the contact form on this website.
- Important Links and Additional Information: Applicants can choose between the MCCF {501(c)(3)} or the City Challenge {170(b)(1)} grant applications (please refer to the applicant criteria above). The Application, which is a Word document, will be downloadable during the active grant cycle and must be downloaded and saved to your computer before completion and submission.
*All organizations awarded grant funds must follow the evaluation process outlined in the writing instructions and application.
Please contact MCCF Board President Amy Toubekis, 641.295.9089, or MCCF Treasurer Madonna Bowie, 641.660.3029, if you have questions.
**As of September 30, 2022