Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Fall 2026 Grant Cycle
Grant Deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its fall 2026 grant cycle for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The Community Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, governmental organizations, and non-501(c)(3) organizations that have a current…Continue Reading
TrueNorth Legacy Foundation and Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Award $360,000 in Grants
The TrueNorth Legacy Foundation (TNLF) has announced a new partnership with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, establishing the TrueNorth Legacy Foundation Endowment Fund, a donor-advised fund that will continue supporting the communities where TrueNorth and First MainStreet colleagues live and work. The partnership debuts with the TNLF’s fourth annual grant cycle, awarding $360,000 to 13 organizations across five states…Continue Reading
Community Foundation Matches Gifts to Linn County Public Classrooms
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces it has once again partnered with DonorsChoose to match gifts to help fund public school classroom projects in Linn County, Iowa. DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Funding is available to support classroom education projects in Linn County public schools for grades…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Approves $4.6 Million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $4.6 million in grants to 352 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive Organization Support Grants and Program Support Grants from the spring grant cycle, as well as Rapid Response Grants and distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship and nonprofit funds. Additionally, the GreatAmerica Competitive Donor-Advised Fund awarded $408,500 in…Continue Reading
Free Screening of UnCharitable Coming to Mount Vernon’s Bijou Theater
Film Screening: Monday, June 22, 2026, 6:00 p.m. The Southeast Linn Community Center is partnering with the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and United Way of East Central Iowa to host a free screening of the film UnCharitable at the Bijou Movie Theater, 123 2nd Ave. SW in Mount Vernon. The screening will take place on Monday, June 22, 2026,…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Summer 2026 Grant Cycle
Grant Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CST The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its summer grant cycle for 2026 for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. CST. This includes a new grant opportunity from the Bruce and Judy McGrath Family Fund. This new fund will support organizations that help individuals gain access to medical, mental health, legal and educational services. …Continue Reading
Safer Homes Ahead: $3 Million Secured for Lead Hazard Removal
Late last year, the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) brought regional groups together to apply for a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The joint effort has resulted in nearly $3 million to help low- and middle-income homes address hazardous lead levels. Until they were banned in the 1970’s and 80’s, lead-based paint and plumbing supplies were widely…Continue Reading
Meeting the Moment: How the Greater Good Fund Strengthens Linn County
One of the Community Foundation’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to respond to community needs and opportunities as they change. This work is made possible by the Greater Good Fund, which helps nonprofits meet our community’s evolving and unanticipated needs – today and for generations to come. At its heart, the Greater Good Fund is an unrestricted fund that empowers the Community Foundation to strengthen Linn County with flexibility and foresight. Over…Continue Reading
Revolving Loan Fund: A New Support for Linn County Nonprofits
Early this year, the Community Foundation launched a Revolving Loan Fund for local nonprofit organizations. The fund will be administered by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) and will provide low-interest loans of $2,500 – $25,000 to nonprofits headquartered and operating in Linn County. “At the Community Foundation, we strive to listen to the needs of the organizations serving our community,” said Joe…Continue Reading
Greater Connection Event Showcases Arts Education
On December 9, community members gathered at the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for Greater Connections: Reimagining Arts Education. This new series of events, launched in 2025, offers a chance for philanthropists to hear from local nonprofits and leaders. Events are designed to bring donors closer to the community’s needs and opportunities. “Much of our arts and cultural experiences come to use through nonprofits,” President…Continue Reading
