The McGregor Project Community Development Fund

The Goal

Invest in our community, its people, and the organizations that make the greater McGregor area a great place to live and visit. Support projects that build local capacity and increase self-sustainability.

The McGregor Project Community Development Fund partners with the City of McGregor to support business enhancement with an emphasis on capital upgrades, operational optimization, experience enhancement, and preservation and visibility. Please find the City’s grant guidelines and application here.

Eligibility

At this time, the grant is open to nonprofit 501©3 tax-exempt organizations, or those affiliated with a public agency/unit of government (city, school), or churches, operating and/or providing services in McGregor and the surrounding areas, including McGregor, Marquette, and out to Yellow River, Froelich, and Sny Magill.

  • Applicants must demonstrate a 25% cash match of the requested amount.

  • Maximum grant request amount for this grant cycle is $5,000. Award amounts are at the discretion of the TMP Grantmaking Committee and subject to available funding.

What the Fund Supports

  • Capital upgrades: upgrades, renovations, equipment, technology, accessibility and functional improvements that allow the organization to serve more people and run more efficiently

  • Capacity building: efficiency investments, enhancement of internal management, strategic planning for the future

  • Preservation and visibility: beautification and public space development aligned with McGregor’s aesthetic and values, and preservation of McGregor’s history

  • Community betterment: development of public service projects aimed at improving quality of life for residents and promoting tourism for the town

How To Participate

A straightforward process designed to be accessible to every local organization:

  • Submit a proposal – fill out the application on the next page.

  • TMP reviews – includes potential conversation with candidate to better understand organization needs. Applications will be evaluated by a review committee of local residents on a quarterly basis.

Submit by: September 1

For review in: September

Submit by: December 1

For review in: December

Grant notification: Notification will be made to applicants within one week of review. We’ll ask you to sign a grant agreement, and disbursement of funding will follow within 1-2 weeks.

Share outcomes: Submit 1-2 photos of your project along with a paragraph detailing challenges, successes, and community impact.

Questions?

Contact Emily Sadewasser at ccff@dbqfoundation.org with questions.

Initial Recipients

Download Sample Application

First and foremost, we keep it local. We’re passionate about supporting businesses in McGregor, and the Fund will be used to ensure that the spirit of local continues.