Endowment Challenge Grants
The Endowment Challenge Grant helps Linn County nonprofits build endowment funds for long-term stability by providing matching funds through the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 12, 2025 | September 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 (matching grant, $1 for every $3 raised, five years to meet the match)
Summary: Matching grants to help Linn County, Iowa nonprofits build endowment funds for long-term financial sustainability.
Key Information: Only new donor gifts after the award date are eligible for the match; first-time applicants are prioritized.
Description
This opportunity provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, to help them start or grow their endowment funds for long-term organizational stability. The endowment funds are held at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and the grant is designed to strengthen nonprofits by increasing their endowed assets, which can provide general operating support and financial resilience during periods of fluctuating income.
