Nonprofit organizations and units of government in northern Dallas County are encouraged to seek grants through the Bock Family Foundation, with the spring grant cycle application window now open.

The Foundation awards grants twice annually, to groups operated for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Proposed projects must be located in Dallas County, with a preference given to the four northwest townships, and the Foundation places an emphasis on groups that benefit and promote the communities. All applicants must be either a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a 509(a)(1) unit of state or local government. During their fall cycle, the Foundation awarded 28 grants in the amount of $58,303. Since 2002, they’ve donated almost $2 million.

The deadline to submit applications for the Bock Foundation’s spring grants is March 1st, with funds awarded in April. Requests can be mailed or delivered to the Finneseth, Dalen, and Powell Law Firm at 1401 Willis Avenue, PO Box 487, Perry, IA 50220. Anyone with questions about the grant guidelines or application form can direct them to Foundation Executive Director Scott Finneseth at 515-465-4641 or lawyers@fdplawfirm.com.