The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is inviting applications for its Linn County Grants to support programs or projects that enhance the quality of life and community development outside the metropolitan area in Linn County, Iowa.
Donor Name: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
State: Iowa
County: Linn County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/12/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $10,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
Priority Areas
- Priority is given to applications from non-metro communities in Linn County
- Capital projects are eligible for consideration
- Priority is given to programs that are well designed, responsive to community conditions, innovative, make effective use of community resources, and test or demonstrate solutions to community issues.
The metropolitan area consists of Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Robins and Fairfax.
Low Priority Activities
Travel out of the region.
Funding Information
- Maximum request amount: $10,000
- Duration of grant: 12 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The Community Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, governmental organizations, and non-501(c)(3) organizations that have completed arrangements to obtain a fiscal sponsor
- Organizations based in the Cedar Rapids area may apply for projects benefiting non-metro Linn County with support and partners identified within the community being served.
Ineligible Activities
- Fundraising events and activities
- Re-granting funds to other nonprofits
- Religious activities: contact the program officer for clarification
- Scholarships for primary and secondary education and post-secondary degree programs
- Expenses that have occurred or will occur during the grant review process.
For more information, visit GCRCF.