Grant Information

The Mills County Endowment Fund is here to help our community’s charitable projects and programs contribute to the quality of life in our area. One of the ways that is done is through grantmaking. Mills County Endowment Fund currently has two granting cycles each year - application deadlines are February 1, and September 1.

The Mills County Endowment Fund accepts grant applications from charitable projects and programs impacting a wide range of needs in the community- arts and culture, health, human services, community betterment, historic preservation, etc.

Successful applications will include the following components:
  • Respond to a demonstrated or emerging community need.
  • Support effective, proven or promising solutions.
  • Build upon and maximize other community resources.
  • Offer a clear plan for financial sustainability.
  • The MCEF, except under unusual circumstances, does not make grants for endowment campaigns, deficit financing, annual fund drives, or fundraising activities.
  • The MCEF gives less consideration to applications from tax supported organizations, individual churches and similar religious groups, veteran and labor organizations, social clubs, and fraternal organizations.

Grant Information for MCEF
Grant Recipient Evaluation Form

Organizations that receive grant awards from the Mills County Endowment Fund are required to submit full and complete reports on how funds are spent and the progress made in accomplishing the purpose of the grant by the deadline on the grant agreement.  more ...


Tools and Resources from the MCEF
Grant Recipient Evaluation Form


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2007 Endow Iowa Grant Awards
Mills County Endowment Fund will receive approximately $77,000 this year.

Contact the MCEF

MCEF: Contact Information and General Request Form

Tools and Resources from the MCEF

Grant Recipient Evaluation Form

Grants in Action at the MCEF

Submit your success story
We invite grant recipients to share their stories and successes with us; we would love to hear about the impact that the grant funds have had in helping you achieve your charitable mission. 

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