The Community Fund and the Momentum Fund
These are our primary grantmaking programs. Through the Community Fund, we are able to respond to changing needs. Typically, these awards are made to newer projects or programs. The Momentum Fund makes grants to existing programs that have demonstrated successful outcomes. A committee of board members and community members review proposals.
Field of Interest Funds
These funds support particular areas of need. Click above for a detailed listing, application procedures, and priority areas. Note: several of these funds do not require a full application.
Corporate and Family Donor Advised Funds
GCRCF administers competitive giving programs for a number of local corporations. The funds that accept applications are listed.
- Not all corporate donor-advised funds accept applications. Donor-advised funds established by individuals do not accept applications.
- Donor-advisors are given the opportunity to recommend funding for applications received by the Community and Momentum Funds prior to review by the grants committee.
President's Fund
This fund provides small grants for emerging organizations and emergency needs. Applications are accepted at any time and decisions are usually made in 2-4 weeks.
County Grants Programs
County Endowment Funds are administered by local civic groups in Linn County and nearby counties that have affiliated with GCRCF.
Education Grant Programs
The FFEE competitive grant program is designed to encourage creativity and experiential learning in the classroom, foster imaginative teaching and enhance instructional methods.
The Marshall Journalism Grants for High School Newspapers/Journalism Departments strengthen high school journalism departments through equipment and educational opportunities.
Youth POWER
A board of high school students solicits applications and awards $10,000 each year to community projects. The application is released in mid-November and is due January 11. |
Technical Assistance Grant Program
The Technical Assistance Grant Program responds to ongoing trends in the nonprofit sector. The goal of this program is to assist non-profit agency efforts to build an organization’s internal capacity and effectiveness and fund activities that increase the success and impact of the organization’s programs. |
