The Community Foundation of Carroll County (CFCC), a charitable public foundation in Iowa, partners with the Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation (GGCGC), the qualified sponsoring organization for the Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. GGCGC allocates a portion of its casino profits to support nonprofit and public sector initiatives in neighboring counties, including Carroll County. Since its first CFCC distribution in 2016, funding has supported various organizations, starting with the Animal Rescue of Carroll.
The Grow Greene County grants distributed by CFCC aim to uplift community well-being by funding initiatives that serve Carroll County residents. Although a specific focus or allowable expense categories are not detailed, past funded projects like the “Children Book Project & Programs” from the City of Glidden, suggest the fund welcomes a broad range of community-centered projects, potentially including education, youth development, animal welfare, and public services.
Grants are awarded annually, with a consistent submission deadline of November 30th. Applications are accepted through an online portal, and the review and award decisions are made shortly after the new year begins. The grant process for GGCGC funds is identical to that used by CFCC for their County Endowment grant awards, implying a standardized approach to evaluation and fund distribution.
Eligibility details are not fully outlined on the available site, but based on the nature of the foundation and its partners, funding likely supports local government units, educational institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating within Carroll County or serving its residents. Interested applicants should confirm their eligibility before applying.
For assistance or more information, applicants are directed to contact Ann L. A. Menzel at Iowa Savings Bank (email: amenzel@iowasavingsbank.com) or Ben Meyer at bmeyer@iowasavingsbank.com, phone: 712-792-9772 ext. 210. While the grant amount listed for one recipient was $4,000, this appears to be a sample and not indicative of all award sizes.
Applicants can review past recipients on the CFCC website and are encouraged to contact the foundation to learn more about how their organization might benefit. Applications must be submitted online by the November 30 deadline each year, with awards made shortly thereafter.
