Donor-advised funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation support a range of community-focused projects—including research and science initiatives—based on priorities set by individual donors in Linn County, Iowa.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | September 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards vary by fund: $1,000–$10,000; most grants are for one year.
Summary: Donor-directed grants supporting a range of community needs in Linn County, Iowa, with priorities set by individual donor advisors.
Key Information: Application deadlines are 4:30 p.m. Central Time; each fund has unique priorities and eligibility.
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation are donor-driven grant opportunities where individual donor-advisors set funding priorities, eligibility, and timing. These funds support a wide variety of purposes—including programmatic or operating support, capital projects, and event sponsorships—for nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, or groups with fiscal sponsors serving Linn County, Iowa. Each fund has its own focus and award range, and applications are reviewed independently of the Foundation’s other grant programs.