The Chairpersons for the Cass and Audubon County Community Foundations are reminding non-profit organizations in the two counties, that the deadline to apply for funds through the online grant application process is September 1st.

Cass County has been allocated $28,000. The amount of funds available in Audubon County is $41,170. Only those organizations providing services in Cass County and Audubon County respectively are eligible for the funds in each respective county.

Organizations must be able to demonstrate broad community/county support and supply a copy of their 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. Requests for general operational funds will not be considered. Application procedures and grant guidelines can be obtained online at www.iowacommunityfoundations.org/casscef, or www.iowacommunityfoundations.org/auduboncef.

Click on the “Grant Information” tab or contact any board member for additional information. Detailed instructions are provided in a downloadable form, as well as a link to the online application. Only online applications will be considered.

Funds are made possible by the generosity of the Cass County and Audubon Community Foundation donors. Persons wishing to donate to Community Foundations in Southwest Iowa are eligible for a 25% Endow Iowa Tax Credit. Contact Dennis Nissen at 800-794-3458 or dennis@omahafoundation.org or Denise Cardos at denise@omahafoundation.org., with grant application specific questions.

All completed applications will be considered at the October board meeting with notification of results the end of October.