The Wayne Community Foundation plays a key role in providing significant funding to projects that strengthen the Wayne County community. We have intentionally created this grant making cycle to award a grant that will have a major significant impact in the Wayne County community. Seeds of Success projects must demonstrate how they will serve as a catalyst, go above and beyond, and bring innovation to all of Wayne County.
Applications must be received by NOON on September 2, 2026
Grant Amount:
The Seeds of Success Grant is for an amount up to $50,000.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or 170(c)(1) component units of government organizations (Fire Dept., Ambulance, Libraries, Parks, etc.)
- Organizations providing services within Wayne County.
- If you are not a 501(c)(3) or a 170(c)(1), you must partner with a fiscal sponsor. The fiscal sponsor must be a 501(c)(3) organization or a government agency that has agreed to receive and disburse the funds on behalf of your organization.
- The Final Report for all previous grants must be on file before submitting a new grant application.
Funding will be most favorably considered for proposals that:
- Build social capital and are collaborative in nature.
- Are sustainable to ensure community impact.
- Are positioned to leverage additional resources and support.
- Have a significant impact on a large number of Wayne County residents.
The Community Foundation will not consider:
- Ongoing annual operating expenses or continued program funding.
- Grants to individuals.
- Projects not serving residents of Wayne County.
All applicants will be notified in writing of the final determination.
Grant Application Contacts:
Karen Lavely, Coordinator
515-442-0404 or waynecommunityfoundationiowa@gmail.com
Jenna Lain, President
641-872-1304 or waynecommunityfoundationiowa@gmail.com
Seeds for Success Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the Seeds For Success Grant. The application period has ended. Please check back next year for opportunities to apply before August of next year.
2026 Seeds for Success Recipient
Mormon Trail Swimming Pool / Mormon Trail Service Corp.
Roz Abel
WCF Board Member
Karen Lavely
WCF Coordinator
Rachel Graham
MT Swimming Pool Board President
Lexie Cromer
Pool Board Member
Jennifer Friday
Pool Board Member
Deana Smith
Pool Board Member
Heidi Kistler
Pool Board CFO
Dani Krueger
Pool Board Member
Bonita Wells
WCF Board Member
Karey Palmer
WCF Board Member
Past Recipients
- 2025- Old Time Soda Fountain, Allerton, Iowa
- 2024- Lineville Fire Department- Construction of a Fire Station Building- $50,000
- 2023- Corydon American Legion Post #68 (City of Corydon)- New Legion Building Updates- $45,000
- 2022- Walldogs (WCDC)- Mural Festival- $50,000