Operations and Programs Grants
Forecasted
Operations and Programs Grants support Quad Cities organizations with flexible funding for general operations and successful ongoing programs that meet community needs and advance racial and other equity.
This grant was recently updated
Two-year requests are no longer accepted; applicants may request only one year of support. The information session states that applications opened June 1 and close July 15, 2026, with award and denial decisions emailed September 1.
Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 for one year (October 1–September 30)
Summary: Flexible funding supports general operations and successful ongoing programs addressing community needs and advancing equity in the Quad Cities region.
Key Information: Organizations receiving a two-year Operations and Programs Grant in the prior calendar year are ineligible.
Description
The Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Programs Grants provide general operating support and support for successful ongoing programs. The program gives preference to flexible operating funding and established organizations or programs with a record of positive community impact. Supported work spans animals and the environment, arts and culture, community development, education, health, and youth development.
One application allows organizations to be considered for multiple funding sources. The program pools eleven field-of-interest funds while preserving each fund’s donor intent, eligibility rules, and purposes. Review priorities include meeting identified community needs, demonstrating effectiveness relative to resources used, contributing to organizational success, and advancing racial and other forms of equity through organizational actions and leadership.
