Hardin County Community

Endowment Foundation

2026 Grant

Application

An Affiliate of the Community

Foundation of Greater Des Moines

Grant Application Process:

Our grant application process has changed since last year. Please review the steps before getting started:

Download the Grant Worksheets and fill them out before starting your application. This will help speed up your application process.
Complete your Grant Application. Grant Applications close at 4:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Our Grant Team will review all applications and reach out by Thursday, March 19, 2026, to notify you of your grant status.
Grant Awards will be given out at our celebration event on Thursday, April 9, 2026. All approved applicants will receive an invite to attend.
Grant Evaluation Forms must be completed by Monday, November 30, 2026.

Download the following files

before starting your application

Fiscal Sponsorship Worksheet

only required if using a fiscal sponsor

Project Budget Worksheet

Board Member Contact Worksheet

Complete the Grant Application

Now that you have the supporting documents, fill out the contact form to start your grant application.

First Name *

Last Name *

Organization Name *

Email *

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