United Airlines established a Fund within the Siouxland Community Foundation in appreciation of Siouxland’s response to the United Flight 232 incident in July of 1989. The fund aims to provide financial support for education and community projects in the Siouxland area.
The Fund For Siouxland Grant program supports broad goals across multiple focus areas to impact the quality of life in Siouxland significantly. It addresses a variety of needs in five key areas: Arts & Culture, Civic Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services. By doing so, it aims to provide or increase access to cultural, educational resources, community betterment, improve educational outcomes, promote health, and serve the needs of vulnerable groups in the community. The grant encourages program additions or expansions and generally awards grants up to $5,000, making funding decisions based on the proposal's worthiness, relative need, and potential impact to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people.