Provides classroom, program and technological grants, among others.

Offers two scholarships:

- Charles J. Marshall Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in school or civic activities.

- 301 Central Education Foundation Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in community or school service, and demonstration of leadership in the community or district schools.

Collects and distributes funds to agencies in various communities in southern Kane and Kendall Counties.

Also provides information and referrals to and about United Way funded agencies.

Does not provide direct services but offers 2-1-1 Information and Referral line, administers the Sprout Into Reading program and the Community Clothes Closet through our Women United group, and offers a free online volunteer portal, matching community members with nonprofits who have volunteer needs. Also offers support to local Community Volunteers Active in Disaster (COAD).

Administers the federal family planning program by subcontracting with health clinics across Iowa for direct services. The organization refers low-income clients to these clinics for discounted or free family planning services, but does not provide direct clinical services

Safer sex supplies, including condoms, lube, emergency contraception, and pregnancy test strips, are available to all Iowans at no cost through the organization.

Implements annual fundraising campaigns within the service area. Works with 40-plus community partners to help those most in need. Campaigns within Wapello County service area invested programs that advance education, income and health.

Provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities and the agencies that serve them in Jo Daviess. The foundation requires the submission of grant applications in order to disburse funds. Immediate need funding requests may be submitted directly to the Executive Director or the Grant/Gifting Chair of the Hope Foundation of Jo Daviess County.

Requests for grants must be related, but not limited to:

- Health.

- Housing.

- Transportation.

- Education.

- Employment.

Offers services such as home visiting, preschool scholarships, crisis care, training and consultation to improve the quality of child care for children ages 0 to 5.

Provides public foundation established to address the needs of girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. Lead community improvement by assuring the well-being of girls and women through education, grant-making, and philanthropy.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Referrals for individuals to community health and human service agencies.

Provides grants to area programs and agencies that focus on building economic mobility, fostering childhood success, improving access to healthcare and supporting safety net services.

Provides a philanthropic organization that provides financial support to qualifying organizations that are devoted to education, economic growth, and community development.

Funding organization for Grundy County. Does not provide direct services but coordinates donations and makes grants to other organizations in the community.

Offers the Financial Assistance project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state and is only accessible during a certain time frame each year. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted around December 1 of each year and will close at the end of January.

Provides leadership to ensure the prevention and treatment of mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury by identifying, planning, coordinating, fostering development, and contracting for quality services for all citizens. Responsibilities include allocating county funds designated for mental health services and providing community education programming.