Girls With Goals (Competitive Donor-Advised Fund)
The Girls With Goals grant from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation funds Iowa nonprofits advancing programs that empower and inspire girls in grades K–8.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 (applications due by 4:30 p.m. Central Time)
Funding Amounts: Typical award up to $1,000; 12-month grant term
Summary: Supports Iowa nonprofits empowering girls in grades K–8 through programs, capital projects, or sponsorships.
Description
The Girls With Goals Competitive Donor-Advised Fund, administered by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, is designed to support nonprofit organizations across Iowa that empower girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. Grants may be used for programmatic initiatives, capital needs, or sponsorships that foster positive outcomes, leadership, and opportunity for young girls. The fund is donor-advised, meaning funding priorities and decisions are guided by the donor, with a focus on advancing opportunities for girls to thrive and pursue their aspirations.
