Scott County Regional Authority Grant

The Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA), a long-standing local grantmaking institution serving Scott County, Iowa, has announced over $1.45 million in awards for its Spring 2025 grant cycle. Since its founding in 1991, SCRA has contributed more than $102 million in funding to support a wide array of projects across the community, demonstrating its significant role in local development and philanthropic leadership. The SCRA aims to benefit the residents of Scott County through financial support to organizations focused on education, health, arts, emergency services, and more. For the Spring 2025 cycle, 50 projects received funding, selected from a pool of 98 applications that requested a total of $3,355,554. Awarded projects included a $100,000 grant to North Scott Community School District for its Regional Innovation Center, the final installment of a $500,000 multi-year commitment. MEDIC EMS received $64,300 for a community empowerment training initiative, and Community Health Care was awarded $60,000 to improve pharmacy access for low-income patients. Opera Quad Cities received $7,000 for a performance project, reflecting the program’s support for a range of community needs. The funding scope of the program includes capital projects, programmatic initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and service delivery enhancements that directly benefit residents of Scott County. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and healthcare providers. Funding decisions are based on community impact, alignment with local priorities, and the applicant’s capacity to execute the proposed project. SCRA accepts applications biannually, with the next cycle scheduled for Fall 2025. Application materials will be available by September 1 and must be submitted by October 1. Interested applicants should consult the SCRA website or follow local media updates for the latest information. There is no indication of required pre-application steps for this grant cycle. The application process is competitive, as evidenced by the discrepancy between total funding requested and funds awarded. Projects are evaluated on merit, community need, feasibility, and long-term benefit. The SCRA does not publicly list specific evaluation criteria or detailed scoring rubrics, but prior awards suggest a strong emphasis on collaborative, sustainable, and high-impact proposals. Applicants are encouraged to review past recipient lists to understand funding priorities and expectations. While no direct contact information for a grant administrator was listed in the public release, inquiries can be directed through the SCRA website. The authority anticipates opening the next cycle promptly in Fall 2025, maintaining its twice-yearly funding schedule.