Community Foundation Seeks Multimedia Design Specialist
Applications are being accepted by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for the position of Multimedia Design Specialist. This position is responsible for creating and executing visual and digital communications through print materials, website, and other media to promote philanthropy and impactful grantmaking in our community. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Corinne Ramler Greater…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Animal Welfare Grant Cycle
Grant Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. CST The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces a one-time grant cycle for charitable organizations that provide animal welfare services. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 14, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. CST. This grant cycle is funded by an anonymous donor who has established The Houston Fund for Animals at…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Approves Over $5.2 Million in Grants
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $5.2 million in grants to 215 nonprofit organizations. The awards include competitive grants from the Community Foundation’s Funds for the Community; the new Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities Fund; as well as distributions from donor-advised, designated, scholarship and agency funds. The Community Foundation brings together private…Continue Reading
First Grants Awarded from Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving (SET) Communities Fund
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $40,000 in grants to eight nonprofit organizations from the Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving (SET) Communities Fund. This is the first grant cycle since the fund was established in October 2018 in partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids, Linn County and the Cedar Rapids Community School…Continue Reading
Growing Small Business in Cedar Rapids
Blanche Vega will tell you that starting a business is hard. She will also tell you that she feels lucky to be able to take on such a challenge. Blanche moved here from the Philippines in 2013 to join her husband’s parents. She worked at the Whirlpool plant in Amana and also tried customer service, but her dream was always…Continue Reading
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Announces Summer Grant Cycle
Grant Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. CST The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces its summer 2019 grant cycle for local charitable nonprofits. Applications will be accepted through Friday, June 14, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. CST. Grants will be awarded to organizations that enhance the quality of life in Linn County. The Community Foundation accepts applications from…Continue Reading
Forum for Reducing Violence Benefits Community
Nonprofit organizations form when hardworking people who care about their community come together to address the issues we face. The goal of community betterment creates a lens through which they view the world, keeping an eye open for opportunities to inspire, educate and impact those around them. “I saw Adam Foss in Boston, and his presentation just really spoke to…Continue Reading
Preserving Coggon’s History
Like all of us, nonprofits exist in an unpredictable world. It’s easy to recognize their funding needs as they try to provide services, but what happens when that process is interrupted? How do nonprofits address the unpredictable? For the Coggon Community Historical Society (CCHS), that unpredictability came in the form of a leaky roof, and it threatened the very existence…Continue Reading
Engaging Young People in the Political Process
Sometimes, tragedy connects people. It brings pain and sadness, but it can also bring us together and connect us to people around the world. We empathize with those who are suffering, and we want to help. When 17 people were killed in Parkland, Florida in February of 2018, teens around the country turned that desire to help into action. In…Continue Reading
Addressing Youth Violence: New Team Member and Collaborative Grantmaking
The Community Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Rachel Rockwell to our team. As a part-time Program Officer, Rachel will facilitate the Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving (SET) Communities Fund grantmaking process. In late 2018 the Creating SET Communities Fund was established through a partnership between the City of Cedar Rapids, Linn County, and the Cedar Rapids Community…Continue Reading