The Community Foundation of Carroll County (CFCC) is a charitable public foundation, established by community stakeholders throughout Carroll County, Iowa.
The Community Foundation of Carroll County (“CFCC”) has awarded almost $1.5 million dollars in grants since 2006. These grants have benefited the citizens of Carroll County in numerous ways. Click on the links below to see the list of grant recipients by year, amounts awarded, and how those grant awards were used to benefit Carroll County.
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Conservation Board | toward construction of East Swan Lake Shelter | $25,000 |
| Carroll Public Library Foundation | Toward renovation and additions to Carroll Public Library (3rd of 5 multi-year grants) | $20,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breda Day Care Center | New Flooring | $4,000 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | Renovate, replace ceiling tile, paint American Legion | $3,500 |
| Carroll County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse (Family Resource Center) | to add an update computers | $5,000 |
| Carroll Depot Centre | Repair foundation of historic depot | $5,000 |
| Carrollton Community Heritage Club | preserve historical steps old Carrollton School | $2,500 |
| City of Arcadia | Complete interior of community center/shelter | $8,000 |
| City of Dedham | Improve ballpark | $4,000 |
| City of Dedham | City to tear down dilapidated building | $5,000 |
| City of Glidden | for a Liberty Rock | $3,500 |
| City of Lanesboro | Playground upgrades | $7,000 |
| Coon Rapids-Bayard School District | Ag greenhouse and industrial classrooms | $7,500 |
| Fred F and Norman J Bruning American Legion Post #607 | repair roof on legion hall | $7,000 |
| Halbur Development Corporation | safety upgrades and improved accessibility at Halbur Park | $10,000 |
| IKM-Manning Community School Foundation | Wolf care after school program | $2,000 |
| Kellan's Kingdom | To build a | $5,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation dba Manning Child Care Center | Canopy for playground and riding toys | $5,500 |
| Maple River Area Park, Inc. | New mower and picnic tables etc for park | $5,500 |
| New Hope Village Foundation | Upgrade for barrier free lifts | $7,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | towards new Cancer Center (1st of 3 multi-year grants) | $20,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Genealogical Society | Preserve historical newsprint through digitalization | $3,000 |
| Carroll Public Library Foundation | Multi-year grant to expand, improve, and renovate library | $20,000 |
| Kellans Kingdom | Construct a "Miracle Field" for differently abled children and adults | $20,047 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Betterment Development Corp | Improve and expand shelter house, add HVAC | $10,000 |
| Breda Day Care Center | Security updates keypad lock and cameras | $4,000 |
| Carroll Area Child Care Center | Continue to renovate and improve playground | $8,000 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Pave Sauk Rail crossings on bike path | $9,000 |
| Carroll Pickleball Association | Construction of pickleball court | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Sioux City | Renovation and upgrade of client areas and child therapy rooms in Carroll | $6,200 |
| City of Breda | Develop fitness center for city | $5,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Bike racks for downtown | $1,540 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Streetscaping of downtown | $4,000 |
| City of Dedham | Refresh and renovate city ball diamond | $8,000 |
| City of Glidden | Provide kiosk at Merle Hay Memorial Cemetary | $5,000 |
| City of Manning-Hillside Splash | Zero entry pool and splash pad | $5,000 |
| City of Templeton | Improvements to public park (BB court, playground upgrades, picnic tables, reseeding turf, etc.) | $8,000 |
| Family Resource Center | For Crisis Care and Parent's Time Out programs | $3,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | In coordination with area charitable groups provide prepackaged food bags to area food pantries | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (Breda troop) | Butterfly boards for the Breda City Park | $1,000 |
| Kuemper Catholic School Foundation, Inc. | Security cameras for playground area | $4,000 |
| Lutheran Services In Iowa Inc. | Mental and behavioral interventions for loacal school age children | $4,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation dba Manning Child Care | Safe surfacing child care playground | $5,000 |
| Manning Community Foundation | Reshingle West Bar Roof on Leet/Hassler Farmstead | $1,275 |
| New Hope Village Foundation | Therapeutic Electric Beds | $5,000 |
| Saving Our Avian Resources (S.O.A.R.) | Build a separate, climate-controled bird infirmary/intensive care area | $3,000 |
| Summer Fun Camp | Provide field trips for special needs kids | $4,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | Add single occupancy handicapped restroom near fishing ponds and campsite | $5,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Area Child Care & Preschool | Update outdoor playground area meet licensing standards | $21,803 |
| Carroll Public Library Foundation | Modernize and enlarge library | $20,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue of Carroll, Inc. | Micro floor scrubber | $1,500 |
| Breda Day Care Center | Purchase materials to meet State curriculum standards | $3,000 |
| Carroll Co. Council for Prevention of Child Abuse (Family Resource Center) | Electronic medication administration records program | $5,000 |
| Carroll Co. Foster Grandparent Program, Inc. | Training materials and meals for volunteers | $1,500 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Provide shower house - Great Western Park | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Sioux City | Computers for training, as well as access to mental health experts | $5,000 |
| City of Breda | Construction of modern concession stand - ballfield | $5,000 |
| City of Carroll | towards Kellan's Kingdom all inclusive playground | $10,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Community Guide | $5,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Computers for patrol vehicles | $2,000 |
| City of Dedham | NFPA compliant air-packs for firefighters | $8,000 |
| City of Glidden | Upgrade to multi-use surface to basketball court, lights, and new hoops | $6,000 |
| City of Glidden | Funds for senior meal program | $4,000 |
| City of Lanesboro | Outdoor surveillance equipment | $2,500 |
| City of Templeton | for Streetscape | $9,800 |
| Community Opportunities Inc. (New Opportunities) | Update Head Start curriculum | $1,000 |
| Depot Centre, Ltd. | Reroof Carroll depot | $5,000 |
| Iowa Legal Aid | Equipment for Legal Aid staff/volunteers when in Carroll | $740 |
| Kuemper Catholic School Foundation, Inc. | Artificial turf for playground | $5,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Replace folding chairs at VFW | $2,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation dba Manning Child Care | New surface for playground | $10,000 |
| Manning Community Foundation - Hausbarn-Heritage | Paint for historic Trinity Church | $3,000 |
| Manning Community Services - Senior Center | Addition of handicapped accessible doors to Senior Center | $6,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | Handicapped accessible viewing decks on Town Loop/Riverside trails | $4,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Area Child Care Center & Preschool | Update and replace educational materials and toys | $15,000 |
| Fred F. & Norman J. Bruning American Legion Post #607 | Repair existing Legion building | $6,848 |
| New Hope Village | Bargain Shoppe Textile/Store Expansion | $20,282 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Strings Attached | Storage units for instruments & music | $3,000 |
| C3-Christ+Community+Celebration | Make Manning Food Pantry more accesible | $3,000 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | Merchants Park storage facility | $1,000 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Paving road crossings on Sauk Rail Trail | $10,000 |
| Carroll County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse d/b/a Family Resource Center | For CPR Equipment and training materials | $3,000 |
| Carroll Summer Fun Camp | Fund camp activites for autistic and other children | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City | Provide affordable mental health for poor | $6,000 |
| City of Breda | Beautification of Breda | $1,000 |
| City of Breda Fire Department | Tire Replacement for Tanker unit #3 | $835 |
| City of Carroll | Replace starting blocks at swimming pool | $4,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Library remodel | $4,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Improve access to City Hall | $5,000 |
| City of Dedham | Improvements to Dedham ball field | $5,000 |
| City of Glidden | Supply all-season shelter w/ chairs, appliances | $6,000 |
| City of Glidden | Purchase of sun shades for Aquatic Center | $1,000 |
| City of Glidden | Pitching machine and library program | $1,000 |
| City of Manning | To construct ~2700 Ft long - 8'wide 6"deep PCC Concrete trail for the Trestle Park Trail | $3,000 |
| City of Templeton | Beautify and landscape Templeton | $3,900 |
| Coon Rapids-Bayard School District | Enhance electronics program for students | $1,000 |
| Family Crisis Center | Office rent and funds for emergency victims | $3,000 |
| Kuemper Catholic School Foundation | For cameras for high school and fieldhouse parking lots along with network | $2,500 |
| Manning Community Foundation dba Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park | Restoration of the Leet/Hassler Farmstead - to restore hayloft for usable purposes | $7,748 |
| New Opportunities, Inc. | Head Start expansion materials and supplies for classrooms | $3,000 |
| Sisters of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity | Build 16'x20' hermitage for individual retreats and solitude | $3,000 |
| St Anthony Diabetes Center | Pre-diabetes education program - start up | $5,000 |
| The Community of Concern, Inc. | Towards purchasing of equipment for storage, shelving, and sorting of food pantry products | $1,390 |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Fund theatre presentation for young people with autism and other developmental delays+B41 | $500 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | Tree guards to protect Orchard and replacement trees | $1,500 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue of Carroll, Inc. | Toward the building of new animal shelter | $18,200 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Swan Lake Basketball Court | $5,000 |
| Carroll Summer Fun Camps | Field Trips | $2,500 |
| City of Breda | Little League Board | $10,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids Ambulance Service | Laptop for Ambulance Unit | $3,950 |
| City of Dedham | Playground Equipment | $6,600 |
| Family Crisis Center | Emergency Victim Services | $4,500 |
| Family Resource Center | Keyless Entry System | $4,000 |
| Glidden Fire and Rescue | Fire Department Generator | $5,000 |
| Manning Betterment dba Manning Child Care | Educational Toys & Classroom Enhancements | $2,200 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Summer Swim Team Equipment | $1,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Gym Equipment | $3,000 |
| Manning Community Foundation Hausbarn | New Roofs on Park Shelter & Restrooms | $2,500 |
| Manning Main St. | Outdoor Exercise Equipment for Trestle Park | $2,810 |
| New Hope Village | Sling Carriers/Privacy Screens | $2,400 |
| Plains Area Mental Health Center | Sensory Room | $1,000 |
| Region XII Council of Governments | COG Housing Trust Fund | $2,000 |
| Sauk Rail Trail Association | Hard Surface Bridges | $12,534 |
| West Central Iowa Healthcare Foundation | Manning Plaza Green Space | $5,000 |
| Whiterock Conservancy | Coon Rapids Signage Project | $12,469 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Rescue of Carroll Inc. | Carroll Animal Shelter Project | $5,600 |
| Breda Day Care Center | Shelving Units | $3,000 |
| Carroll Area Child Care | Replace Water Fountain, Table & Chairs, Computer | $7,000 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | Merchants Park Remodel | $8,500 |
| Carroll Co Council for Prevention of Child Abuse | Electronic Charting | $4,300 |
| Carroll County Conservation Foundation | Sauk Rail Trail Surfacing | $5,800 |
| Carroll County Historical Society | Carroll County Historical Calendar | $2,200 |
| Carrollton Community Heritage | School Bell Tower | $1,688 |
| Carrollton Community Heritage | Window Replacement | $3,700 |
| City of Breda | Street Lighting | $1,200 |
| City of Breda | Little Free Library Breda Park | $500 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Concession Stand | $4,500 |
| City of Glidden | Glidden Wellness Center Fitness Equipment | $1,500 |
| City of Halbur | New Halbur Fire Station | $5,000 |
| City of Manning | Gym & Weight Room Remodel | $1,000 |
| City of Templeton | Ball Diamond Electrical Upgrade | $4,500 |
| Community Opportunities | Manning Outreach Office | $2,500 |
| Elderbridge Agency of Aging | Material Aide | $551 |
| Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Iowa | Rent for Office | $2,100 |
| IKM-Manning Community School Foundation | Fine Arts Booster Auditorium | $2,100 |
| Kuemper Catholic School Foundation | Security Entrance | $5,400 |
| Main St. Manning | American Legion New Roof Project | $3,200 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Racquetball Court Resurfacing | $1,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Manning Child Care Center Countertops and Doors | $3,000 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Swim Team Equipment | $1,000 |
| Manning Community Services | Stove Range Hood | $1,500 |
| New Hope Village Foundation | NHV/DMACC Project | $6,600 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Carroll County | School Bell Tower | $1,303 |
| Sauk Rail Trail Association | Hard Surface Four Bridges | $1,200 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breda Day Care Center | Bathroom Remodel | $2,560 |
| Breda Fire | Helmet Lights | $650 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | Park Update | $9,000 |
| Carroll Co Cons Education Fdn | Tree Planting | $1,390 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Trail | $9,000 |
| Carroll County Historical Society | School House | $2,000 |
| City of Breda | Playground | $4,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Fire Building Equipment | $5,000 |
| City of Dedham | Concession Stand | $4,000 |
| City of Glidden | Wellness Center | $8,000 |
| City of Halbur | Fitness Center | $3,690 |
| City of Lanesboro | Fire Department Siren | $6,000 |
| City of Manning | Concessions, Play Area | $2,440 |
| City of Templeton | Community Center | $6,200 |
| Clay Feathers | Trap Throwers | $4,220 |
| Education Outreach for Carroll Co Fair | Fair Grounds Service | $5,000 |
| Elderbridge Agency of Aging | Front Door | $2,500 |
| Hands in Motion | REALfest | $1,000 |
| Iowa Radio Reading Information Service for the Blind | IRIS for Carroll County | $500 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Swim Team Equipment | $2,000 |
| Manning Child Care Center | Expansion | $3,000 |
| Manning Community Foundation | Hausbarn Safety | $1,000 |
| Manning Community Services | Manning Senior Center Handicap Accessible Doors | $3,000 |
| Manning Fire and Rescue | Emergency Services Building | $5,000 |
| Manning Garden Club | Reflection Area | $780 |
| New Opportunities | Garden Plot | $2,000 |
| Quakerdale | Shelter Care | $2,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Strings Attached | Enhance Studio - Electrical, Sound Panels | $7,000 |
| Breda Day Care Center | Remodel Bathroom/Replace Refrigerator | $4,500 |
| Breda Girl Scouts | Water Safety & CPR Class | $500 |
| Carroll Area Historical Society | Restore One-Room School | $2,150 |
| Carroll Co Cons Education Fdn | Tree Planting | $2,000 |
| Carroll Co Public Library | Books for Children | $5,469 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Resurface Sauk Trail | $8,000 |
| Carroll Pheasants Forever | Reload Iowa Project | $5,000 |
| City of Dedham | Basketball Court | $5,000 |
| City of Manning - Rec Center | Family Changing Room | $3,950 |
| City of Templeton | School to Community Center Project | $12,500 |
| City of Willey | Playground Construction | $4,500 |
| CR-B Education Corp. | Baseball Scoreboard | $5,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity | Niles Home Construction | $2,000 |
| Manning Child Care Center | Upgrades - computer, washer/dryer, etc | $4,000 |
| Manning Community Foundation | Trinity Church Air Conditioning | $5,000 |
| Manning Community Services | Upgrade Stoves | $5,400 |
| Manning Garden Club | Landscaping Project | $2,500 |
| New Opportunites | Community Garden and CR Headstart | $8,000 |
| Section 202 Housing | Sign and Landscaping Materials | $2,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breda Day Care Center | Kitchen/Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 |
| Carroll Area Historical Society | Roof for Trapper's Log Cabin | $3,500 |
| Carroll Area Swim Team | New Equipment | $3,455 |
| Carroll Athletic Association | Scoreboard | $5,000 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Playground | $10,000 |
| Carroll Pheasants Forever | Reload Iowa Project | $5,000 |
| Carroll Soil & Water Conservation | Water Crossing Signs | $1,305 |
| Carrollton Community Heritage | Cemetary Preservation Project | $4,500 |
| City of Carroll | Tennis Court | $5,000 |
| City of Templeton | School to Community Center Project | $10,000 |
| Clay Feathers | Purchase Trap Thrower System/Device | $4,817 |
| Main St. Manning | Garage Door | $1,500 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Tennis Court | $4,000 |
| Manning Child Care Center | Equipment/Center Upgrades | $5,000 |
| Manning Community Foundation | Fence, Lighting, Paint, Speakers | $5,000 |
| Manning Community Services | Handicap Van | $7,000 |
| Manning Garden Club | Children's Garden | $2,500 |
| New Hope Village | Outdoor Sensory Project | $8,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Area Child Care | Playground Resurfacing | $15,000 |
| Carroll Area Historical Society | Stair Lift | $4,000 |
| Carroll County RSVP | tee shirts, song books, and storage | $1,250 |
| City of Breda | Pool Slide | $7,000 |
| City of Dedham | Shelter House Improvements | $4,200 |
| City of Manning | Branding and Website | $6,000 |
| Coon Rapids Library | Video to DVD | $5,000 |
| Creating Great Places | Riverside Park Stage | $7,000 |
| Glidden Fire Department | portable generator | $2,014 |
| Manning Betterment | new televisions | $4,000 |
| Manning Child Care Center | Indoor and Outdoor Equipment | $6,750 |
| New Opportunities | Driveway and Playground | $15,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Reload Iowa Habitat Enchancement | $5,000 |
| St. Anthony Nursing Home | Alzheimer's Unit Wall Moving | $10,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breda Day Care Center | Safety Upgrades | $4,561 |
| Carroll County Conservation Foundation | Trail Paving Project | $16,101 |
| Carroll County Historical Society | Maple River School Preservation | $3,050 |
| Carroll Foundation | Swimming Timing System | $20,000 |
| Carrollton Community Heritage | Heritage Park | $5,000 |
| City of Glidden | Playground Equipment | $5,000 |
| City of Halbur | Park Enhancements | $2,500 |
| City of Lanesboro | Station Restoration | $1,025 |
| City of Templeton | Branding Project | $5,000 |
| Creating Great Places | Park Development | $13,000 |
| M&M Divide RC&D | Trap Project | $2,000 |
| M&M Divide RC&D | Panels at Park | $1,980 |
| Manning Betterment Foundation | Little League Project | $4,000 |
| Manning Child Care Center | Kitchen Improvements | $5,101 |
| Manning Community Foundation | Audio Equipment | $5,000 |
| Save Our Avian Resources | Heated Intensive Care Unit | $3,500 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Betterment & Development | Park Improvements | $3,500 |
| Carroll Arts Council | Black Box Theater Improvements | $8,500 |
| Carroll County Historical Society | Equipment Trailer | $5,000 |
| Carroll Foundation | Carroll Aquatic Center | $15,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Great Places Fund | $10,000 |
| City of Coon Rapids | Streetscape Project | $15,000 |
| City of Deham | Cemetery Improvements | $2,000 |
| City of Lidderdale | Park Improvements | $3,500 |
| City of Templeton | Emergency Siren | $3,000 |
| Kuemper Catholic Schools | Paving Project | $9,000 |
| Manning Betterment & Development | Shelter House | $10,250 |
| Manning School Foundation | Field Improvements | $8,500 |
| New Hope Village | Building Improvements | $15,000 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breda Day Care Center | Building Improvements | $6,291 |
| Carroll Area Child Care | Building Expansion | $8,000 |
| Carroll County Conservation Board | Wildlife Area Purchase | $10,000 |
| Carroll County Master Gardeners | Landscaping Project | $10,000 |
| Carroll Depot Center LTD | Restoration | $4,000 |
| City of Breda | Volleyball Courts | $2,400 |
| City of Manning | City Park | $7,500 |
| Grant Recipients | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll Depot Center LTD | Restoration | $10,000 |
| Carroll Veteran's Memorial Fund | Monument | $5,000 |
| City of Carroll | Skate Park | $5,000 |
| City of Dedham | Athletic & Park Project | $7,500 |
| City of Glidden | Children's Book Project | $4,000 |
| City of Halbur | Community Center | $7,280 |
| City of Lanesboro | Station Restoration | $2,500 |
| Manning Heritage Foundation | Park Construction | $8,975 |
