Dubuque Racing Association Core Grants

From Dubuque Racing Association Ltd

The DRA focuses on social, economic, and community betterment, aiming to reduce the burden on Dubuque city and area government while supporting the growth and viability of local tourism.

Type of Support

Overview

The Core Grant program by the DRA emphasizes People Attraction, aiming for population growth, retention, and boosting tourism. It offers coaching by the DRA and partners and encourages applications that enhance community quality of life and the financial well-being of the tri-state area. A shift towards funding capacity building activities alongside material purchases has been noted, favoring projects that strengthen organizational skills, processes, resources, and relationships for a sustainable impact.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IL (Jo Daviess County), IA (Dubuque County), WI (Grant County, Iowa County, Lafayette County)
Organization Type
Non-profit, tax-exempt organizations with IRS 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), 501(c)(6), 501(c)(7), 501(c)(8), 501(c)(10), or 501(c)(19) designation
Units of political subdivision (e.g., Conservation Districts)
Cities/villages/towns/counties
Schools
Churches
Volunteer fire departments
Other
  • Only one application per 501(c) designated entity or equivalent tax-exempt organization will be accepted
  • Individual schools, churches, and volunteer fire departments are exempt or fall under a blanket exemption
  • Cities, villages, towns, and counties are allowed one application
  • One district application for schools, encouraging benefits for the entire district
  • Affiliated organizations applying for a school must have their own 501(c) designation and include a letter from the principal/administration
  • Geographic focus on the tri-state area, primarily Dubuque and contiguous counties, Grant, Lafayette, and Iowa counties in Wisconsin, and Jo Daviess county in Illinois

Ineligibility

Organizations sharing or borrowing a 501(c) status with another
Capital campaigns
Political causes, candidates, and lobbying efforts
Individuals, including scholarships and personal benefits
Debt incurred or purchases made prior to calendar year 2023
up to 50k

Submission

Review Criteria

Favor is shown toward initiatives that enhance capabilities in addition to the acquisition of resources.