By Edward Lynn
Editor
EAGLE GROVE, Iowa — There’s still time for local organizations and individuals to apply for the 2025 POET Community Impact Grant, with the application window open through May 16.
The one-time grant program is designed to support nonprofits, schools, churches, earth-friendly groups, and individuals leading projects that improve communities and enrich lives. Applicants must be located within 50 miles of a POET headquarters, office, or bioprocessing facility — and Eagle Grove and its residents qualify, with several POET facilities located within the eligible radius.
Projects that align with POET’s values of innovation, community, and sustainability will be given priority. Examples include efforts to improve local infrastructure, foster education, or advance environmental stewardship.
Applicants are asked to submit a brief description of their project, the community it will serve, and the outcomes they hope to achieve. Multiple points of contact are encouraged to ensure smooth communication throughout the review process.
Events funded by the grant must be scheduled between July 2025 and July 2026. Funding will not be disbursed until the year the event is scheduled to take place, and applicants are advised to plan accordingly.
For more than 30 years, POET has supported positive change at the local level, believing that lasting impact begins with friends, family, and neighbors in the communities they call home.
For more information or to apply, visit POET’s Community Impact Grant website before May 16.
