Grant Guidelines

 The Lee County Charitable Fund gives preference to Lee County Iowa 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations but will also award grants to Lee County qualified governmental agencies, schools and municipalities that have charitable projects. 

All projects should serve the charitable fields of arts and culture, community betterment, education, health care and human services. If awarded a grant, the grant project (capital/program) must benefit Lee County Iowa. 

In all Lee County Charitable Fund applications, please attach one copy of the grant applicant’s up-to-date IRS Determination Letter  establishing that the applicant is a 501 (c)(3) organization or a notarized form demonstrating that the organization is a qualified exempt government agency of Lee County, Iowa.  If the organization receives a grant, the address listed on the IRS 501 (c)(3) Determination Letter  will be used in the payment (please make sure the contact information of  your organization's IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter is up to date).