Organization Support Grants
Forecasted
Organization Support Grants support nonprofits in Linn County, Iowa, with general operating funding to sustain organization-wide work and community impact, prioritizing equity and justice practices.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Spring deadline) | September 2027 (Fall deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per year for budgets above $150,000; up to 20% of operating budget for budgets below $150,000; 12–24 months
Summary: General operating support for nonprofits headquartered in Linn County, Iowa, to sustain organization-wide work and impact.
Key Information: Applicants must have current IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status and an operating budget below $5 million.
Description
Organization Support Grants from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provide general operating support for nonprofits based in Linn County, Iowa. Funding supports the organization as a whole rather than direct costs of a specific project or program. Applications should describe the organization’s overall mission, work, and impact rather than detail specific uses for the requested funding. Program Support Grants are an alternative for project- or program-specific direct costs.
The Foundation prioritizes nonprofits deeply engaged in, or actively working to improve, organizational equity and justice practices. These practices can include employment, volunteer opportunities, and delivery of programs and services, particularly as they relate to under-resourced communities and legally protected characteristics. Review considers organizational leadership, financial management, community value, measurable impact, and the anticipated benefit of funding.
