Impact Grants

The Pella Community Foundation Impact Grants provides significant funding to projects that strengthen Pella by addressing major initiatives and promising opportunities. Donor Name: Pella Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Grant range: $15,000 – $25,000. Proposed Project Characteristics Applications Will Be Considered for projects that: Address major local initiatives which significantly impact Pella. Include evidence of a strong statement of community need. Show strong probability for leveraged funding from other sources. Demonstrate significant community impact, are broad and wide-reaching in nature, and are inclusive of the entire Pella community. Expand existing, high performing programs. Are collaborative in nature. Show evidence of long-term planning for the project. Are sustainable to ensure community impact well beyond the grant period. Recognize and celebrate the community’s heritage. Show planning for outreach and accessibility to under-served populations. Demonstrate evidence of organizational capacity to suggest a good opportunity for success. Include a plan for evaluating success. Eligibility Criteria  Impact Grants are made only to charitable organizations or causes with 501(c)(3) status, or to governmental agencies serving a charitable purpose. Funding is limited to projects that will significantly improve the quality of life for the residents of Pella. Organizations should not submit applications for both an Impact Grant and a Board Directed Grant for the same project in the same year.  Organizations that do not receive an Impact Grant will be considered for a Board Directed Grant. Organizations receiving an Impact Grant in the prior year are not eligible. The Distribution Committee WILL NOT CONSIDER: Funding grants for completed projects. Grants for ongoing annual operating expenses or continued program funding. Grants to individuals. Projects not serving residents of the Pella area. ​For more information, visit Pella Community Foundation.