Leadership Grant Program 2024

The Leadership Grant program awards grants to launch or scale up initiatives positioned to strengthen the community in seven key focus areas drawn from community priorities. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines State: Iowa City: Des Moines Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  10/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Foundation plays a key role in providing significant funding to projects that improve quality of life in Greater Des Moines. They have intentionally focused the grantmaking priorities and cycles to center grant awards around equity and support projects that have the potential to create significant impact on community issues and opportunities. The focus of grantmaking on organizations serving Greater Des Moines, and Better Together philosophy embraces projects that leverage the strengths of diverse stakeholders. Characteristics of a well-aligned Leadership Grant project: Addresses one or more of the 2024 grantmaking priorities, noting how the project utilizes equity-centered strategies for strengthening community. Leverages other funders, partners, and/or stakeholders in a project that has the potential to create significant impact on community issues and opportunities in Greater Des Moines. Funding Information Typically, Leadership Grants range from $20,000 to $250,000 although there is no formal minimum or maximum. For more information, visit Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.