Do you have a vision for enhancing the quality of life in Greater Des Moines?

Take the first step. Apply for a Bravo grant today.

Our annual grant program provides financial support for local organizations and agencies as dedicated to cultural enrichment as we are. If you're ready, let's start the process.

Guidelines

Bravo Greater Des Moines Cultural Enrichment Grants are awarded annually. To qualify, your organization must be a government agency or have 501(c)(3) status.

Bravo Grants provide general, unrestricted support for arts, science, and history organizations. Our goal is to promote the long-term viability of such organizations while helping them reach wider audiences in the Greater Des Moines area.

Priority is given to organizations committed to meeting the Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center's Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence.

PLEASE NOTE:
This FIRST STEP of the Application Process must be submitted by April 15, 2010.
The Full Proposal must be delivered / received by 12:00 Noon on Monday, May 3, 2010.

Application

Please fill out the form below.

Legal Name of Nonprofit Organization:
Organization Street Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:
CEO/Executive Director:
Chair, Board of Directors:
Contact Person/Title (if different):
E-mail:
Phone:
Fax:

Eligibility

Please confirm that your organization meets the following eligibility criteria:

Does your organization have 501(c)(3) status or is it an agency of local government?
Yes
No

If you checked No, who will serve as your fiscal agent? (In this box, please paste a letter from the agency agreeing to accept funds.)

If the primary purpose of your organization is to enlighten or entertain the public through any of the following disciplines, please check the ones that apply.
Art
Science
Music
Theater
Dance
Zoology
Botany
Natural History
Cultural History

Grant Amount Requested $
(Please note that Bravo Grants typically fund less than five percent of an organization's annual revenue.)

Have you applied for a Bravo Grant before?
Yes
No

If so, when?

Total of Bravo Grants previously awarded: $

Project Summary

Please use this box to summarize your organization, mission statement, and intent for the use of the funds in less than 150 words.

By clicking the Submit button, you, the officers, and the directors of your organization certify that the information provided is true and correct. You also certify that if you have received a Bravo Grant in the past, the funds were used in the manner noted in the original application.