How to Apply
Guidelines & Procedures
The Black Hawk County Gaming Association will keep income and distributions in general balance. Proceeds from the isle casino and hotel at Waterloo will be put to use each year to enhance the quality of life in the Cedar Valley rather than withheld to build an endowment. We will bank reserves sufficient to meet our expenses and obligations.
These guidelines apply to all grants:
- Applications must be submitted in writing on our form
- Applications must be complete and on time to be considered
- Applications should be clear and to the point
- Application should not be long or complex
- Applications should not include extensive artwork, audio or video presentation or petitions of support
- Applicants must submit only one project per application
- Applicants must be public agencies, educational organizations or not-for-profits (501c3)
- Applicants must demonstrate ability to complete and operate their proposals
- Applications must demonstrate their tax status (501c3) to qualify for funding
- Applicants receiving grants must offer annual written proof of performance
- Applicants may be asked to present in person at the invitation of the Board
- Payments will match the percentage of other payments grantees have received
- Projects must be started and completed on time and completed as presented. Failure to do so may be cause for the Board to suspend future payments and demand repayment.
- Projects must benefit the public rather than private individuals or organizations
- Projects must stand on their own merit
- Generally, the BHCGA board prefers applications that demonstrate matching funds for the project budget have been raised or are available
The Board reserves
Application Deadlines
The Black Hawk County Gaming Association funding cycle is quarterly. Deadlines for applications are:
January 1,
April 1,
July 1, and
October 1.
Applications must be in our hands by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on deadline dates to be considered for review.
The Review ProcessThe Black Hawk County Gaming Association accepts, reviews and acts on requests to fund programs, projects and activities that benefit the Cedar Valley.
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STEP #1:
It is required that you read and understand the Funding Guidelines and Procedures before filling out the application.
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STEP #2:
Print and fill out the application. Make 17 copies of the completed application and return to: 229 E Park Avenue - Waterloo, IA 50703
Contact Info:
Telephone: 1-319-433-1153
Fax: 1-319-235-2891
E-Mail: info@bhcga.org
Office: 229 E Park Avenue - Waterloo, IA 50703
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm |
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