Grants

The Iowa Psychological Foundation Grant Committee

The IPF Award Committee includes the following individuals: the IPF president, the IPF treasurer, and an at-large member who is also a member of the IPF board. 

How to Make a Request For A Grant
Complete and submit the appropriate grant application based on the size of your request.

Foundation Grant Application (over $250)
Microgrant Application (up to $250)

You can email your application to: [email protected]

Or mail to:
Iowa Psychological Foundation
c/o Dr Brittany Neef
13375 University Ave, Ste 201
Clive, IA 50325

The application should provide the following information:

  • name, address, telephone, fax number, and email of individual, organization or agency requesting the award;
  • the purpose for which funds are being requested;
  • the amount of award desired;
  • a timeline for expenditure of funds;
  • evaluation of how funds will be utilized; and
  • supporting references, if any.

The Grant Committee will review all requests for awards and make a recommendation to the IPF Board of Directors. The IPF Board of Directors has final authority to approve or deny requests.

Award Guidelines

  1. Preference shall be given to requests within the State of Iowa.
  2. Scholarships, if awarded, shall be granted to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students of psychology only.
  3. The award shall benefit psychology or psychology related groups.
  4. IPF funds will not be used to support political candidates, legislation, or political causes.

Microgrants are reviewed on a rolling basis. Foundation grants are reviewed at quarterly Board of Directors meetings.

Interested in helping fund these grants? Donate to IPF