In order to meet the needs of emerging grass-roots organizations, the strategic and emergency issues of established organizations and current community or sector learning, a small fund has been developed.
Organizations may receive assistance of $100 to $2,000 for the following:
Nominal expenses for stationery, brochures and office supplies;
Costs related to pursuing 501(c)3 designation
Note: While the Foundation recognizes that all organizations would like to upgrade equipment, because of limited funds, requests for computers, phones, copiers, etc. are generally not funded.
An established program unexpectedly loses a major grant and needs interim funding while additional sources are found;
An established program unexpectedly receives an influx of participants needing service and additional expenses are required;
The need for a new program or service arises and a small amount of funding is needed to provide the service or start the program while continuing funding sources are researched.
Educational activities that promote discussion and learning around a particular topic that impacts the community as a whole. Nonprofit workshops or seminars that build capacity in the sector as a whole.
These activities must be open to the community. Applications for organizations-specific activities should be submitted to the Technical Assistance Grant Program.
Business and consulting services including strategic planning, developing market and business plans, technical support (not including website and other normal technology expenses);
Workshops, training and professional development that improves organizational effectiveness and mission delivery, including books, videos and other instructional materials. Travel related expenses and sector conferences and tradeshows are not covered. Requests over $1,000 should be submitted to the Technical Assistance Fund for consideration.
To apply, submit a one-page letter explaining the organization's need. Include a budget listing the items required. New organizations should also provide a brief description of the organization -- how it started, its purpose, list of officers and projects. Proposals may be submitted at any time and will be acted upon in a timely manner, usually within a few weeks.
Non-profit organizations and places of worship in Linn County with facilities that sustained water damage due to the June 2008 flood apply for up to $5,000 toward expenses incurred as a result of flooding. Funds are to be used to help the organization resume or maintain operations.
Organizations unable to operate from their current locations for more than three weeks are eligible for up to $5,000; organizations that are able to remain in their location as they clean up are eligible for $2,000.
Eligibility: 501(c)3 non-profits based in Linn County with facilities that sustained water damage due to the June 2008 flood. Eligibility includes places of worship whose local congregation or denominational body has 501(c)3 status. For questions or concerns about the non-profit status, please contact Elizabeth Pollard at Elizabeth.pollard@gcrcf.org.
To apply, organizations may submit a one-page request via letter or email text explaining the organizational need, with an optional one-page budget estimating expenses. Organizations may apply for flood relief funds regardless of other President’s Fund grant applications or awards in 2008.
The Foundation will accept these applications through December 2008. Decisions will be issued within one week of submission.
Non-Profit Recovery Fund applications may be sent to:
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
200 First St SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
They may also be emailed to Elizabeth Pollard, Grants Program Associate at Elizabeth.pollard@gcrcf.org. For questions or more information, contact the GCRCF office at 319.366.2862.
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