Dupaco Foundation to award $250,000 through annual Nonprofit Grant Program

DUBUQUE, Iowa–Strong communities are built when people have access to stable housing, meaningful work and opportunities to pursue their goals. Through its annual Nonprofit Grant program, the Dupaco Foundation is investing $250,000 in nonprofit organizations working to advance these critical building blocks of community and individual well-being.

The grant program will support nonprofits whose work aligns with one or more of the Foundation’s focus areas:

• Affordable housing and homeownership

• Upskilling and reskilling

• Small business development

Many individuals and families continue to face barriers to stability and opportunity. A shortage of affordable housing places financial strain on households and keeps homeownership out of reach. At the same time, rapid economic and technological changes are widening skills gaps, limiting access to stable, good-paying jobs—particularly for underserved populations. Small businesses, while essential drivers of local economic growth, often struggle to access the capital, mentorship and networks needed to succeed.

“The Dupaco Foundation is focused on addressing these challenges head-on,” said Joe Hearn, Dupaco Foundation Secretary. “By supporting nonprofits doing this work, we’re helping create pathways to stability, opportunity and long-term community resilience.”

Grants of up to $20,000 are available to eligible 501(c)(3) public charities. Applications are open now through May 31, 2026.

Nonprofit organizations can learn more about the grant program and apply online at dupaco.com/non-profit-grant.

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ABOUT DUPACO FOUNDATION
Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation, also known as Dupaco Foundation, is a tax-exempt private foundation described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The Foundation is a separate legal entity from Dupaco Community Credit Union and is governed by its own Board of Directors and officers. The Foundation was established in 2011 to honor the retirement of 47-year employee and long-time Dupaco Community Credit Union President and CEO, Robert W. “Bob” Hoefer. The Foundation is designed to carry on the Bob Hoefer tradition of providing personal financial assistance and coaching to help hardworking and financially prudent people recover from unforeseen life events and to increase their opportunities for financial stability. Learn more at www.dupaco.com/foundation.