Prairie Meadows
Community Betterment Grants
A central Iowa casino nonprofit's yearly community grants, $100 to $99,999. Nonprofit schools and religious organizations can apply for classroom technology, curriculum and building projects.
- Amount
- $100 to $99,999 per project
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Feb 28, 2027 (123 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opIowa nonprofit, tax-exempt groups with an IRS letter, plus church and religious organizations. A nonprofit private school, a nonprofit microschool or a tax-exempt co-op fits. Not for a for-profit school.Religious schools: yes
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Iowa only
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on prairiemeadows.com
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- 2027 guidelines are not posted yet; this row uses the 2026 packet
- Exact closing time on February 28, 2027
What to do now
- Step 1: Read the Community Betterment guidelines packet (the 2027 packet should post with the January window)
- Step 2: Have your IRS determination letter ready
- Step 3: Pass the online eligibility quiz, then complete the application with a project budget and price quotes
- Step 4: Submit between January 4 and February 28, 2027
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Applicants must be non-profit, tax-exempt organizations located in the state of Iowa and meet one of the following:”
You must already have IRS tax-exempt status (groups still waiting are not eligible), be a church or religious organization (or a political subdivision or public school district), or be a nonprofit organized only for social welfare that the Grants Manager approves in advance. Education is one of four funding areas: core curriculum, classroom and building technology, and learning beyond the classroom. Priority goes to projects that serve central Iowans. No salaries, rent or other ongoing operating costs, scholarships, conference travel or school parties. Faith hint: open (church/religious organizations are named as eligible; 2026 recipients include the Diocese of Des Moines). Paid-to hint: school (the organization).
- Iowa nonprofit with IRS tax-exempt status, or a church/religious organization
- Project located in Iowa
- One application per project
- No operating costs, salaries or scholarships
Timing
The 2027 application is open January 4 to February 28, 2027 (Prairie Meadows grants page). The 2026 round closed February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m., with decisions by July 10 and money in August.