2025 Grant Deadlines Announced

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces information for its 2025 grantmaking programs. The grant deadlines in 2025 will be on March 7, June 27, and September 12.

Grants from the Community Foundation are awarded to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Linn County.

In 2025, the Community Foundation’s competitive grant programs will continue to provide support for new and existing programs as well as help organizations to sustain operations and build capacity. Also, grants to support emergency expenses, emerging opportunities, endowment building, and programs outside of the Cedar Rapids metro area will remain available.

In addition, the Community Foundation is proud to continue to assist several local corporations and families with grantmaking from their Competitive Donor-Advised Funds. All funding priorities, grant award sizes, and selection of projects are decided by each donor.

Visit gcrcf.org or click here to view the grant opportunities, deadlines, and eligibility requirements for 2025 grant programs. Grant application instructions will be available later this month.

GRANT LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

The Grants Team at the Community Foundation will host Nonprofit Know-How: Grants in 2025 on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Attendees will learn about upcoming grant opportunities, application process updates, and helpful tools for grant seekers. Attendance is free, but registration is required here. Information shared will be available at gcrcf.org following the event.

GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN IN EARLY FEBRUARY

The Community Foundation will accept online applications for its first grant cycle of 2025 beginning in early February through March 7, 2025. During this cycle, applications will be accepted for the following:

• Program Support Grants: Supports new, innovative programs and sustain current and/or ongoing programs. Grant awards are a maximum of $25,000 per year. Award limits are based on organization age and budget. For questions, contact Sanjana Raghavan at 319.200.2279 or sanjana.raghavan@gcrcf.org.

• Organization Support Grants: Supports general operating costs and capacity-building projects for nonprofits. Grant awards are a maximum of $25,000 per year. Eligibility for each grant type and award limits are based on organization location, age, and budget. For questions, contact Casey Baustian at 319.774.2378 or casey.baustian@gcrcf.org.

• GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Competitive Donor-Advised Fund: Supports nonprofits that align with their funding priorities which include program, capital, or event sponsorships.For questions, contact Rochelle Naylor at 319.774.2373 or rochelle.naylor@gcrcf.org.

The Community Foundation accepts applications for Rapid Response Grants from 501(c)(3) organizations as needed throughout the year.  For questions, contact Casey Baustian at 319.774.2378 or casey.baustian@gcrcf.org.