Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (https://www.gcrcf.org)

July 2, 2026 (full application due)

Average award: $3,000; grant duration is typically 12 months.

Supports health-related programs and capital projects in Linn County, with priorities set by the donor advisor.

Sponsorships, conferences, travel, and religious activities are ineligible.

--- ## Description The Bloomhall Family Competitive Donor-Advised Fund, administered by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, provides grants to support health-related activities in Linn County, Iowa. Funding priorities and decisions are set by the donor advisor, making this program distinct from other foundation grants. Eligible requests include programmatic and capital projects, with a focus on initiatives that improve health outcomes for the local community. Applications are submitted through the Community Foundation’s online portal. --- ## Due Dates - July 2, 2026: Application deadline for Bloomhall Family Competitive Donor-Advised Fund (full application due) --- ## Funding Amount - Average award: $3,000 per grant - Grant duration: up to 12 months - Organizations can typically receive one grant from this fund in a 12-month period (exceptions possible with prior discussion) --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status - Governmental organizations - Non-501(c)(3) organizations with a current fiscal sponsorship agreement with a 501(c)(3) entity - **Eligible activities:** - Health-related program or capital requests - **Ineligible activities:** - Fundraisers and sponsorships (apply for the underlying program instead) - Conferences - Travel expenses - Religious organizations for religious purposes - Expenses for projects/programs that have already occurred or will occur during the 12-week review process after the deadline - Re-granting funds to other nonprofits --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [GOapply portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/gcrcf/identity/account/login). - The application opens approximately 30 days prior to the deadline. - Applicants must update their Organization Profile in GOapply before starting the application. - Required documents include a completed budget using the [CDA budget form](https://www.gcrcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1.5.2026-CDA-app-budget-form.xlsx) and relevant financial statements. - Only PDF or JPG files (max 250KB per upload) are accepted for uploads. - Optional: Up to six pages of supporting attachments can be included. - Grant decisions are typically communicated within 2–3 months after the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Applications to this fund do not count against limits for other Community Foundation grant programs. - Donor-advisors may not receive tangible benefits or services as a result of a grant (e.g., memberships, tickets, dinners). - Contact the Senior Program Officer with questions about eligibility, application type, or fund fit. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://www.gcrcf.org/resources-for-nonprofit-organizations-serving-linn-county-iowa/grants/grant-opportunities-and-deadlines/competitive-donor-advised-funds/) - [How to Apply](https://www.gcrcf.org/resources-for-nonprofit-organizations-serving-linn-county-iowa/grants/how-to-apply/) - [CDA Budget Form (XLSX)](https://www.gcrcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1.5.2026-CDA-app-budget-form.xlsx) - [Budget Explanation (PDF)](https://www.gcrcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8.14.23-Application-Budget-Explanation.pdf) - [GOapply Grant Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/gcrcf/identity/account/login) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Rochelle Naylor | Senior Program Officer | rochelle.naylor@gcrcf.org | 319.774.2373 | | General Inquiries | — | info@gcrcf.org | 319.366.2862 | For portal, awards, or technical questions: Bernadette Gladish, Grants and Programs Manager — bernadette.gladish@gcrcf.org, 319.774.2374 ---

Bloomhall Family Competitive Donor-Advised Fund

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