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The Foundation strives to invest in local growth and empower individuals and organizations to better our community. Through simple application processes you can be a part of our community’s brighter future.

Scholarships

Nodaway Valley Seniors can apply for all GGCF scholarships through the Common Scholarship application. View the Common Scholarship application here. GGCF scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year:

  • Ray/Rae/Joe/Tom Leto Scholarship (nursing, education, finance, or engineering major) – $1,000 (3) and $500
  • Robert & Sharon Meisenheimer Scholarship (attending Iowa school) – $1,000
  • James Meisenheimer Agriculture Scholarship (agriculture major) – $1,000
  • Steve Jensen Scholarship – $1,000
  • Greg Wallace Scholarship (student to attend University of Iowa) – $1,000
  • Mabel Ferber Scholarships – TBD

T.N. Howe Grant

The T.N. Howe Grant helps fund youth development and social recreation organizations and requires partnership with a youth group or organization such as the Adair County Health Foundation and Chamber/Main Street, Community Development and Warren Cultural Center.

Stay tuned for more details on the next round of funding. Contact greatergreenfield@gmail.com for details.

Youth Programming Grant

The Youth Programming Grant is open to organizations in Adair County that promote physical activity for youth or healthy eating for children.

The application period for the Youth Programming Grant has closed for 2025. Stay tuned for information on the next round of funding.