The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provides a variety of grant funding opportunities.
We encourage you to review the Grant Opportunity Chart for a general overview of funding opportunities as well as information regarding your organization’s eligibility based on organizational age and budget.
FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY:
Funds for the Community grants are made from permanently endowed funds entrusted to the Community Foundation. Grants are available for both emerging and established organizations and for projects ranging from small, time-limited grants to larger, multi-year commitments.
Program Fund: Supports new and innovative programs and sustains current and/or ongoing programs. Awards: Maximum of $30,000 in any given year
Organizational Development Fund: Supports nonprofits in strengthening their ability to carry out their mission. Awards: $2,000 to $15,000
Endowment Challenge Fund: Supports nonprofit organizations with a matching grant to help in their effort to support an endowment to create sustainable funding. Awards: $25,000 with five years to meet the match
Linn County Fund: Supports programs or projects that enhance the quality of life and community development outside the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Awards: Up to $10,000
President’s Fund: Supports the immediate needs of nonprofit organizations. Awards: Up to $2,500
COMPETITIVE DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS:
The Community Foundation accepts grant applications for a number of local corporations and family foundations. Funding priorities are determined by each donor-advisor and may include programmatic or operating support, capital campaigns, event sponsorships or religious activities.
Altorfer Inc.: Applications are accepted in all categories with high priority on historic preservation and community development. Individual public schools and projects outside of Linn County will not be considered. Average Award: $2,400
Bloomhall Family: Applications are accepted in all categories with a high priority on health-related activities. Funding for one-time events (such as fundraisers and conferences), travel and religious organizations for religious purposes will not be considered.
CRST International: Applications are accepted in all categories, with a strong emphasis on arts and culture. Individual public schools, religious organizations for religious purposes will not be considered. Agencies supported by United Way will not be considered for program support but may apply for capital campaign requests. Awards: $500 – $30,000
Diamond V: Applications are accepted in all categories with a high priority on educational training and health and human services activities. Funding for one-time events (such as fundraisers and conferences), travel and religious organizations for religious purposes will not be considered. Average Award: $4,000
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation: Applications are accepted in all categories. Individual public schools, travel and religious organizations for religious purposes will not be considered. Average Award: $7,000
Lil’ Drug Store Products: Applications are accepted in all categories. Projects outside of Cedar Rapids are generally not considered. Award: Up to $5,000
McGrath Automotive Group: Applications are accepted in all categories with an emphasis on children’s needs. Travel and projects/organizations outside of Linn County will not be considered. Average Award: $2,500
World Class Industries: Applications are accepted in all categories with high priority placed on efforts that serve the communities of Hiawatha, East Moline, Cedar Falls and Des Moines. World Class Industries will fund grants that support efforts that their employees are involved in, impact the communities they do business in and make a difference. Awards: $500 – $10,000
