Home About DRA Information Impact on People Partnership with the City of Dubuque Contact Grant Application Nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility requirements (see below) are encouraged to file a grant application. The DRA considers each unique application on a case-by-case basis, including those that address needs in the following areas: Arts and Culture Recreation Education Health and Human Services Emergency Services Civic and Community Development Veterans 2021 DRA GRANT RECIPIENTS Congratulations to our 2021 DRA Grant Recipients! To claim your grant funds, please complete your Grant Summary Report before the end of day on Friday, December 10, 2021. 2022 DRA Grants Timeline: TBD GUIDELINES FOR 2021 GRANT APPLICATION* Geography – Limit requests to Dubuque and contiguous counties (Iowa: Dubuque, Clayton, Delaware, Jones, and Jackson. Illinois: Jo Daviess. Wisconsin: Grant, Iowa, Lafayette.) Preference will be given to organizations with a demonstrated financial need. Minimum requests of $1,000 and a maximum request amount of $50,000. RULES AND APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants must attend a virtual grant information session to receive access to the application. If an applicant is unable to attend a live session, a recorded version will be sent for their review. To qualify, the organization must have submitted a grant application by the deadline noted when the application opens. All applications must be completed via the online application process. No paper applications will be accepted. All charitable grant funding must be collected by the deadline noted when grant awards are announced. Applicants must answer every question. Answering a question with “Not Applicable (N/A)” or “See Appendix” is not acceptable, unless otherwise noted, the application will be disqualified. Do not leave any questions blank. Applicants may enter into an agreement to purchase, or to purchase, the item(s) requested in this grant application once the grant has been submitted. The organization understands that any purchases made is their financial responsibility. Submission of a grant application does not guarantee funding. If your application is successful and your organization receives funding, you will receive a Grant Award Agreement and a Grant Summary Report that must be completed prior to receiving funds. Requirements for reimbursement are outlined in those documents and in the application. The DRA intends for all funds to be used by area non-profit organizations to support the community in which they operate. If the proposed project/program does not benefit area residents, you must indicate exactly who will benefit and their location. The Grant Committee makes recommendations which will be presented to the DRA Board of Directors. This date will be announced when the grant application opens. *Please note the guidelines above are from the 2021 DRA Grant Application and may change for future applications. AREA OF GRANTS The DRA hopes to support a broad range of not-for-profit organizations, which fall into these general categories: Arts and Culture Recreation Education Health and Human Services Emergency Services Civic and Community Development Veterans ELIGIBILITY Applicants must be non-profit, tax-exempt organizations that have received 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)5, 501(c)6, 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10), or 501(c)(19) designation from the Internal Revenue Service or must be a unit of political subdivision (i.e., Conservation Districts). Organizations are not allowed to “share” or “borrow” a 501(c) status with another organization. The name on the application must match the name on the IRS-issued letter. Only one application per 501(c) or equivalent tax-exempt status will be accepted. Individual schools, churches, or volunteer fire departments will not need a 501(c) letter. They are either exempted by law or fall under a blanket exemption because of their ties to a municipality. Cities/villages/towns/counties are allowed one application. A letter from the city/county administrator endorsing the project must be attached to the application. NOTE FOR SCHOOLS Schools are allowed one application. If an affiliated organization is applying on behalf of the school, the affiliated organization must hold a 501(c) in its own name. A letter from the principal/superintendent endorsing the request must accompany the application. The following will complete one online application for the district with attached pdf applications for individual school requests: Dubuque Community School District Western Dubuque Holy Family Maquoketa (Cardinal, Briggs, Middle, High) Monticello (Carpenter, Shannon, Middle, High) LIMITATIONS The DRA will not fund the following Individual travel expenses or seminars. Salaries, wages, benefits, or other employee-related costs. Exception: If your project involves hosting a guest speaker or group to address a group or event, the grant will fund the contractual fee, but not the travel expenses. Recurring expenses, except “start-up costs.” Operating expenses including staff, rent payments, lease payments, and utilities. Participation in capital campaigns or endowment funds. Political causes, candidates, and lobbying efforts. Individuals, including scholarships and personal benefits. Debt incurred or purchases made prior to submission of the grant application. If the project was submitted but not funded the previous year, it is eligible for the program the next year; therefore, projects or programs funded by the DRA the previous year are not eligible for funding this year. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have questions that are not covered in the above guidelines, please contact Kathy Young, Director of Grants, at kathyy@dradubuque.com © 2021 | Designed and Powered by Net-Smart Dubuque Racing Association Home About DRA Information Impact on People Partnership with the City of Dubuque Contact