Field of Interest Funds


Each Field of Interest Fund has a focused area of interest. The following funds require a complete application, which can be downloaded below.
 
Environment
GP Fund for the Environment
Funding for projects that benefit the environment or ecosystem. Average award size $1,200.

Human Service Funds
Merveaux Fund for Children of Low Income Families
Awards average $3,500.

Homer E. and Irma B. Busby Fund for Human Services
Awards average $500.

Health Related Programs
Merveaux Fund for Health Related Programs
Average awards range from $1,000 to $3,500.

Van Nostrand Fund for Health Activities
Average awards range from $1,000 to $3,500

Geographic

John A. and Elsie M. Nelson Fund for Marion, Iowa
Primary emphasis on programs that benefit the quality of life for residents of Marion.          

The following funds require a letter (letter template can be downloaded below) that describes the program requesting funds. 

Hudek Fund for the Homeless and Hungry
Awards average $1,800.

Tokheim Fund for the Homeless and Hungry
Awards average $3,000.

Vern W. Reeder Fund for the Homeless and Hungry
Priority given to organizations in Linn or Johnson County that serve the needs of homeless individuals who are mentally or physically disabled.
Awards average $700.


Hughes Fund for Church Related Human Services
Projects of churches or non-denominational church-related organizations providing human services.   Awards average $500 – $600.

White Cross Society Fund 
Health services for low income working women and their children. Average awards range from $2,500 to $5,000.

Merveaux Fund for Historic Preservation                 
Projects involving the historic preservation of community buildings & artifacts. Average awards are $2,400.   

Field of Interest Funds
Field of Interest Fund Application


Field of Interest Fund Letter Template


Final and Interim Report Form


Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement Form


The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
200 First Street S.W. • Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: (319) 366-2862 • FAX: (319) 366-2912