The Robert F. McCune Endowment aims to continue the legacy of compassion demonstrated by its namesake, focusing on assisting cancer patients, facilities, and programs within the City of Ottumwa and Wapello County through a singular unified fund of resources.
The Strategic Alliance Partnership Grants program invites select nonprofits to apply for grants focusing on strengthening the organization's capacity through a structured, two-phased approach. The goal is to first, assess the current organizational capacities, challenges, and areas inhibiting growth via a comprehensive assessment conducted by external consultants. Following this assessment, organizations may enter Phase II, where they receive funding to address specific areas identified in the assessment with the aim of enhancing organizational strength and viability. The program offers $15,000 – $25,000 per year for consulting services and provides unrestricted support to help organizations focus more directly on their capacity-building efforts.