Applications for the 2027 grant cycle of the Greene County Community Foundation will be available on its website Nov. 1, 2026.
On March 22, 2026, the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) distributed grants to 24 projects totaling $256,229. This amount was a combined total of monies received from Grow Greene County ($175,000) and accessed funds from the GCCF endowment ($81,229). There were 31 grant applications with a record-breaking $436,372 in requests.
The Foundation will once again consider grant applications up to $35,000. Any project over that amount must be considered through Grow Greene County. Over the past 21 years, Greene County Community Foundation has awarded more than $2.9 million in grants to non-profit organizations and governmental entities.
To apply, visit our website listed below, download or complete an application online. Completed applications must be submitted digitally via email by Feb. 15, 2027 at 4pm CST. Grants can also be mailed to the Greene County Community Foundation, PO Box 85, Jefferson, IA 50129, or dropped off at Journey Financial, LLC’s office at 121 E. Lincoln Way St. in Jefferson, during normal business hours. If hand-delivering on Feb. 15, applications must be delivered by 4 pm. Again, the GCCF board encourages digital submission via email, but will accept hard copies.
Website: http://forgreenecounty.org/
Email: greeneccf@gmail.com
