Strategic Grants are considered by invitation only
Strategic Grants are considered by invitation only and are generally initiated by the Foundation to affect positive change in Ottumwa and Wapello County. For the next several years, the 4 priority objectives identified in the Foundation’s long-range Strategic Plan are as follows:
Objectives
1
Economic Prosperity
- Support effective economic development strategies that stimulate business recruitment, retention and expansion
- Identify opportunities to fill employment gaps and increase the number of individuals living and working in Wapello County
- Collaborate with partners to equip the community with resources necessary for a healthy economic environment
2
Quality of Life
- Build and enhance perception, pride and image of Ottumwa
- Leverage City resources to spur economic development and quality of life offerings through riverfront and park activation
- Promote opportunities for residents to participate in the social, economic and civil life of the community
3
Education Opportunities
- Support programming that increases the number of individuals with degrees, diplomas, certifications and licensure
- Advance efforts that provide exposure to post-secondary pathways and career opportunities in Wapello County
- Partner with education entities in their pursuits to provide excellent and innovative learning opportunities to all students
4
Housing availability
- Support the efforts of partners to remove or rehabilitate deficient housing
- Partner with various entities to increase the local inventory of quality housing at all levels
- Through research and collaboration, identify strategies to elevate local home values, strengthen neighborhoods and eliminate barriers for redevelopment and home ownership
If your organization has a project that aligns with one of the four objectives of our strategic plan and exceeds the maximum $30,000 award amount specified within our Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund Grant Program, you may contact Kelly Genners, Legacy Foundation President/CEO, to discuss opportunities to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). LOI’s are submitted through our online process and are received by invitation only. Once the submitted LOI has been reviewed and a favorable determination has been made regarding the alignment of your project with the Foundation’s strategic vision, you will be provided authorization to complete a full grant application.
