Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s Competitive Donor-Advised Funds support diverse nonprofit science and research projects in Linn County, with priorities and funding set by individual donor-advisors.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (https://www.gcrcf.org)
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | September 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $500–$10,000 depending on the donor-advised fund; most grants are for 12 months.
Summary: Donor-driven grants supporting diverse nonprofit projects, capital campaigns, and event sponsorships in Linn County, Iowa, with priorities set by individual donor advisors.
Key Information: Each fund has unique priorities and eligibility; applicants may apply to multiple funds.
Description
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provide nonprofit organizations and public entities in Linn County, Iowa, with access to a variety of grant opportunities. Each fund is managed by a different corporate or family donor-advisor, who determines their own funding priorities, eligible activities (such as programmatic support, capital campaigns, or event sponsorships), and decision timelines. These grants are distinct from the Foundation’s other programs and are not subject to their application limits, allowing organizations to apply to multiple donor-advised funds in the same year. Funding priorities, award sizes, and eligible requests vary widely by fund, so applicants should review the details for each fund before applying.
