These funds require completion of all questions on the Field of Interest application:

A. Geographic
John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund for Marion – Primary emphasis on programs that benefit the quality of life for residents in Marion. Typical awards range from $500 to $3,000.

B. Health Related Programs
Merveaux Fund for Health Related Programs – Typical awards range from $1,000 to $3,500.

Van Nostrand Fund for Health Activities – Typical awards range from $1,000 to $3,500.

These funds require completion of select questions on the Field of Interest application:

C. Health and Human Service Programs
White Cross Society Fund – Health services for low-income working women and their children. Average awards range from $2,000 to $5,000.

Hughes Fund for Church Related Human Services – Projects of churches or non-denominational church-related organizations providing human services. Awards average $450.

D. Human Service Funds:
Hudek Fund for the Homeless and Hungry – Awards average $1,250.

Tokheim Fund for the Homeless and Hungry – Awards average $1,400.

Vern W. Reeder Fund for the Homeless and Hungry – Priority given to organizations in Linn or Johnson County that serve the needs of homeless individuals who are mentally or physically disabled. Awards average $500.

Homer E. and Irma B. Busby Fund for Human Services – Awards average $600.

E. Environment
GP Fund for the Environment – Funding for projects that benefit the environment or ecosystem. Awards average $1,250.

F. Children of Low Income Families
Merveaux Fund for Children of Low Income Families – Awards average $2,750.

G. Historic Preservation
Merveaux Fund for Historic Preservation – Projects involving the historic preservation of community buildings & artifacts. Awards average $2,900.