Roger Berger Grant for the Arts Application

Applications must be submitted through the online grants’ portal on our website.

Deadline to submit the application is 5:00 PM, September 30, 2025

Ames Pickleball Association, Ames

Roger Berger Grant Information

Roger Berger was passionate about the arts, especially Opera. As part of his legacy, he established a fund to enhance the community’s access to Opera and other cultural programs. Per his direction, these are the criteria for this grant:

Applications must be submitted by at least two nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organizations, collaborating on the project/programming to benefit all citizens in Story County.
The project/program must have a focus on community Arts and Culture, with a preference to promote and share Opera with the citizens of Story County. This may include live performances, educational sessions and other similar programming.
Applicants are encouraged to be creative, bold and innovative.
Projects/programs should provide a positive experience for all involved.
This may be a multi-year project/program, i.e.: establishing an annual Opera performance event for the community. We will consider funding for up to three (3) years, to establish the project/program.

Application Online Form

1Organization Information

2Project Overview

3Project Narrative

4Project Budget

5Considerations for a Community Grant

Organization Information

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501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Local Government

501 (c) (3) Non – Profit Organization Federal Tax EIN*(Required)

*You will be asked to submit a copy of the current IRS Exemption Declaration Letter.

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Application Submission

Please submit your completed Grant Application through the online grant portal on the Story County Community Foundation website:www.storycountyfoundation.org.

Remember to include and attach within the application:

Please attach a list of your board of directors with their email addresses.
Letters of commitment from partners collaborating on this project.
Letters of support are not required but will be considered.
Photos which may assist in the description of the project.

The organization’s representatives for this project acknowledge and certifies that he/she is authorized to represent the organization and that the information contained in this application is accurate and correct.

If the grant is awarded to this organization for this project:

The grant funds will be used for the purpose outlined in this application and grant award letter and may not be expended for any other purpose without consideration and written approval by the Story County Community Foundation.
The Story County Community Foundation has received nothing of material value in exchange for the grant funds.
Projects are to be completed, and final report submitted by October 31st of the following year.
Information about the organization and the grant award may be used by the Story County Community Foundation in any publication and social media sources.
The organization agrees to reciprocate the announcement of the grant award, by publicizing the Story County Community Foundation and the grant award in the organization’s publications and social media outlets.

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For more information on the Capacity Grant process, please contact Karin Sevde, Executive Director, ksevde@storycountyfoundation.org or call (515) 232-9200.

Roger Berger Grant for the Arts Application

Applications must be submitted through the online grants’ portal on our website.

Deadline to submit the application is 5:00 PM, September 30, 2025

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