Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants
$2,500 community project grants are available to organizations, businesses, and passionate residents.
Approved projects will incorporate Sustainable Dubuque principles and include an element of community engagement and/or education.
Grant applications are reviewed bi-annually, based on funding availability. Deadlines are as follows: March 15th and September 15th.
Important Requirement: only applications received via the online form will be accepted.
Past Accepted Grants
Dubuque Rescue Mission Garden
The Dubuque Rescue Mission is an organization that works to offer individuals in need hospitality, spiritual hope, food, shelter, clothing, and job development opportunities. For this project, their focus was on providing equitable access to nutritious food and fostering inclusivity among a diverse range of community members. The initiative worked to improve access to fresh produce and provide safe outdoor activities, particularly to underserved populations within our community.
It Takes a Village
The organization, It Takes a Village had focused on supporting low- and middle-income women and mothers. This initiative facilitated the training of economically disadvantaged women for alternative career paths as postpartum doulas. It raised awareness regarding postpartum mental and physical support and the role of community doulas. The funds enabled the establishment of Dubuque’s first postpartum doula service, doula training, and meeting the needs of low-and middle-income mothers. The program reached over 500 individuals in the community, educating them on the significance of the community-based doula program.
Exploring Clean Water Through Art
The Dubuque Museum of Art put together an exhibition that focused on the importance of clean water provision, utilizing visual arts as a form of expression. Artwork was used to enhance community understanding and educational outreach regarding the significance of the Mississippi River basin in Dubuque. Both the museum and artists communicated conservation issues through art.