The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation invests in local nonprofit organizations that contribute to improving the quality of life in our community. Our grants support innovation, sustainability and capacity building.
In addition, we accept grant applications for a number of corporations and family foundations. Funding priorities are determined by the donor-advisor and may include programmatic or operating support, capital campaigns, event sponsorships and religious activities.
More details about grant eligibility, our commitment to equity in grantmaking, and how to apply on our online portal, click below:
2022 Grant Programs and Application Deadlines |
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| Feb 15 4:30 p.m. CST Grant Portal opens: Jan 15 Notifications sent: Apr 28 |
Jul 1 4:30 p.m. CST Grant Portal opens: Jun 1 Notifications sent: Aug 18 |
Oct 4 4:30 p.m. CST Grant Portal opens: Sept 1 Notifications sent: Dec 1 |
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| Competitive Grant Programs | |||
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| Program Support Grants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Organization Support Grants | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Endowment Challenge Grants |
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| Linn County Grants | ✓ | ||
| Cedar Grove Signature Fund | ✓ | ||
| Rapid Response Grants (formerly President’s Fund) | Accepted as needed, once per 12 month period | ||
| Disaster Recovery Fund | Accepted as needed | ||
| Competitive Donor-Advised Funds |
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| Altorfer, Inc. | ✓ | ||
| Bloomhall Family | ✓ | ||
| CRST International | ✓ | ||
| Diamond V | ✓ | ||
| GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation | ✓ | ||
| Lil’ Drug Store Products | ✓ | ||
| McGrath Automotive Group | ✓ | ||
| World Class Industries | ✓ | ||
| Other Grant Funds |
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| Friends Helping Friends Foundation Fund | Mar 25 | Jun 24 | Sep 30 | Dec 30 |
| Girls with Goals | July 15 | |||
| Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities Fund | Nov 10 | |||
To view more details about each grant opportunity, visit our Funding Opportunities page.
