Application Deadline: October 15
Final Determinations: By Mid-December

The Kind World Foundation is a private family foundation originally established by Norman W. Waitt, Jr. as a means of sharing his business success with others. Norm grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Central High School in 1972 and from Morningside College in 1986. Prior to the establishment of Waitt Radio, Waitt Outdoor & Gold Circle Films, he and his brother, Ted, co-founded the computer company, Gateway 2000, Inc. in 1986. The Kind World Foundation has continued its commitment of making grants to enhance the quality of life in Siouxland by establishing a donor-advised fund within the Siouxland Community Foundation.

Purpose
The purpose of the Kind World Foundation grant program as administered by the Siouxland Community Foundation is to focus resources on the following areas of need and concern:
· Arts & Culture: Provide or increase access to theatre, music, arts, dance, museums, historical events
· Community Building: Programs that foster people working together; stimulate citizen participation
· Education: Early childhood development/daycare, primary, secondary, and continuing education
· Human Services: Programs that address women and children issues, or that will enrich the lives of young people

Eligiblity - Grants will be made for charitable purposes to nonprofit organizations and public education institutions that:
· Serve North Sioux City, South Dakota; Sioux City, Iowa; and South Sioux City, Nebraska
· Are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Evaluation Criteria - Priority consideration will be given to projects and programs that:
· Encourage and stimulate others to participate
· Have potential for long-term impact
· Do not duplicate existing services
· Address a need affecting a broad segment of the community’s population or special populations considered at risk
· Encourage collaboration
· Demonstrate sound financial planning and the ability to mobilize resources including financial support, in-kind support, and volunteers to sustain the project or program

Lower priority consideration will be given to requests for:
· General operating expenses
· Annual fund drives
· Capital Campaigns
· Endowment

Generally, requests for the following will not be given consideration:
· Budget deficits
· Individuals
· Religious purposes
· Political activities
· Multi-year grants

Generally, grants range in size from $500 to $10,000.
Seed grants to implement a new program will only be considered if there is a sound plan for sustainability.

Grant App Cover Sheet
Grant Application
Non-501(c)(3) Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement
Grant Expenditure Report Form
2006 Grant Awards
2007 Grant Awards
2008 Grant Awards