How to Apply

Application Process

Black Hawk County Gaming Association accepts, reviews, and acts on requests to fund programs, projects, and activities that benefit the Cedar Valley. The Board of Directors prefers to consider projects where:
  • Applicants are engaged in shared funding with others.
  • A significant portion of total project funds are raised or available at the time of submission.
To apply for a grant, all applicants must have an account set up on Foundant, our online grant portal. The grant cycle lasts four months and consists of the following phases:
The grant cycle lasts four months and consists of the following phases:
1
Letter of Intent
2
Application
3
1st round board review
4
2nd round board review and award decisions
Note: All phases of the grant process are completed within the online portal. Letters of Intent (LOI) must be submitted through the portal and will not be accepted by mail or email. Applications are by invitation only for LOIs that meet our eligibility criteria.

FY26 Grant Cycles*

CycleLetter of Intent OpenLetter of Intent CloseApplication DueAward Date
Summer FY265/1/20255/21/20256/18/20258/30/2025
Fall FY269/2/20259/22/202510/20/202512/31/2025
Spring FY261/5/20261/26/20262/19/20264/30/2026
*Subject to change, dependent on IRGC rulings in February 2025. 

Funding Guidelines

The Black Hawk County Gaming Association (BHCGA) is interested in awarding grants that will make the Cedar Valley a stronger, better place to live, work, and play. 
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Location

114 E. 4th St, Ste 300
Waterloo, IA 50703
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