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Arts and cultureInterstate artist touringPerformances+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations located in the listed Midwestern states or Native Nations and communities sharing that geography; 501(c)(3) nonprofits must have annual expenses of $2 million or less, while tribal organizations may be any budget size. Applicants need a UEI, must be in good standing with Arts Midwest, comply with federal requirements, and propose at least two activities featuring a professional artist or ensemble from outside the applicant’s state, including at least one public performance, exhibition, or workshop and engagement with an underserved audience.
Free outdoor music festivalsLive music and performanceArts access+4 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; organizations without 501(c)(3) status may apply with a fiscal sponsor. The festival must take place outdoors in a public space, be free to the public without reserved tickets, required donations, pre-registration, pay-what-you-can entry, or required RSVPs, have a theme or programmatic focus, include live music and performance as a significant component, feature professional musicians who are compensated, and run for at least four hours on one day, multiple consecutive days, or two consecutive weekends. Seasonal and long-running events, as well as standalone performances and concert series, are ineligible.
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving Webster County, Iowa. Requests should support non-recurring programs, events, or projects emphasizing creativity, innovation, and education, and should benefit a broad cross-section of the community. Applications must be submitted before the event or project commences. Applicants must provide an IRS exemption status letter and a program, event, or project budget showing income and expenses.
Community strengtheningYouth developmentEducational technology+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations tax-exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) and not classified as private foundations under section 509(a), or government entities. Grants are not awarded to individuals, political parties, offices or candidates, for-profit businesses, private foundations, church-affiliated organizations for religious activities, benefits, school trips, fundraising events, or non-tax-exempt organizations. The primary geographic focus is North Central Iowa and South Central Minnesota, with a majority of grants given to organizations located in Forest City. The foundation generally does not provide annual operating support or endowments.
Community events and festivalsArts and cultureRecreation and athletics+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must submit a brief narrative explaining how sponsorship funds will be used and how the project will impact the Greater Ottumwa Community.
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