The Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF) is excited to announce the opening of the Spring 2026 Grant Cycle. This cycle allows local non-profits and governmental and public school agencies to apply for funding. The Spring 2026 grant round is now open and will close at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The BVCCF awards grants typically twice per year to qualified not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, or public schools. Organizations that don’t meet these requirements may utilize a “Fiscal Sponsor” to apply for funding.
Grants are awarded in one of three categories, small, medium, and large, depending on the funding request and the number of matching funds provided.
The application for the Spring 2026 grant cycle is available on the Foundation website at the following location: https://bvcountyfoundation.com/grants/grant-application/
Additional assistance is available on our website, including Frequently Asked Questions and a slideshow that walks through the application step by step and provides additional details and tips for completing it. For more information, please visit the following page: https://bvcountyfoundation.com/…/grant-application-help/
Completed applications are due no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted or considered in this funding round.
Applications can be mailed to the Foundation at PO Box 771, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588, or dropped off at Storm Lake United (119 W. 6th Street, Storm Lake, Iowa) in a locked drop box in the main lobby.