| Note on COVID-19 Response
The Community Foundation is working to support nonprofit organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic challenges. Our grant funding opportunities and timelines are being adjusted throughout 2020. Current information is below, or for more information on our response and support for nonprofits, please click here. |
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.
All competitive grant applications are accepted online through a secure grant portal. Click here for more details.
Available grant funds and 2020 deadlines include:
Funds for the Community
| Grant Fund | 2020 Application Deadlines | ||
| Apr 15 4:30 p.m. CST |
Jul 8 4:30 p.m. CST |
Sept 18 4:30 p.m. CST |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Notifications sent: Apr 30 |
Grant Portal opens: Jun 8 Notifications sent: Aug 27 |
Grant Portal opens: Aug 18 Notifications sent: Dec 2 |
|
| Funds for the Community Cycle 1 | x | ||
| Funds for the Community Cycle 2 | x | ||
| Funds for the Community Cycle 3 |
x | ||
| Linn County Fund | x | ||
| President’s Fund
Accepted as needed, once per 12 month period |
|||
Other Funds
| Grant Fund | 2020 Application Deadlines | ||
| Apr 15 4:30 p.m. CST |
Jul 8 4:30 p.m. CST |
Sept 18 4:30 p.m. CST |
|
|---|---|---|---|
Notifications sent: Apr 30 |
Grant Portal opens: Jun 8 Notifications sent: Aug 27 |
Grant Portal opens: Aug 18 Notifications sent: Dec 2 |
|
| COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund
Accepted as needed |
|||
| Creating Safe, Equitable and Thriving Communities Fund | x | ||
| Girls With Goals Fund | |||
| Cedar Grove Signature Fund | x | ||
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
| Grant Fund | 2020 Application Deadlines | ||
| Jul 8 4:30 p.m. CST |
Sept 18 4:30 p.m. CST |
||
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 14 Notifications sent: Apr 30 |
Grant Portal opens: Jun 8 Notifications sent: Aug 27 |
Grant Portal opens: Aug 18 Notifications sent: Dec 2 |
|
| Altorfer, Inc. | x | ||
| Bloomhall Family | x | ||
| CRST International | x | ||
| Diamond V | x | ||
| GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation | x | ||
| Lil’ Drug Store Products | x | ||
| McGrath Automotive Group | x | ||
| World Class Industries | x | ||
To view more details about each fund, visit our Funding Opportunities page.
