Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation support a variety of nonprofit projects in Linn County, with science and research priorities set by individual donor advisors.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | September 11, 2026 (all due by 4:30 p.m. Central Time)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the specific donor-advised fund; grants are for 12 months.
Summary: Donor-advised funds support a variety of nonprofit projects, capital campaigns, or sponsorships in Linn County, with priorities set by individual donor advisors.
Key Information: Each fund has its own priorities, eligibility, and award size; applicants may receive one grant per fund per 12 months, but exceptions exist.
Description
The Competitive Donor-Advised Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provide grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and groups with fiscal sponsorships. These funds are unique in that donor advisors set funding priorities, eligibility, and decision timelines. Grants may support programmatic or operating needs, capital campaigns, or event sponsorships, and each donor-advised fund has its own focus areas and restrictions. The application process is separate from other Community Foundation grant programs, and is not subject to their application limits.
