Organization Support Grants
Forecasted
Organization Support Grants support Linn County nonprofits with general operating funding to sustain their work, build capacity, and strengthen the organizations that serve the community.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline) | September 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per year for eligible organizations; grants last 12–24 months
Summary: General operating support for nonprofits headquartered in Linn County, Iowa.
Key Information: Applicants need current IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status and an operating budget below $5 million.
Description
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s Organization Support Grants fund the ongoing operations of nonprofits based in Linn County, Iowa. They are intended for support across an organization’s work, rather than the direct costs of a particular project or program; the foundation offers separate Program Support Grants for those costs. Awards may cover one or two years.
The foundation’s grantmaking is intended to support nonprofits serving Linn County through opportunities for sustainability and capacity building. Its equity statement prioritizes organizations deeply engaged in, or actively working to improve, organizational equity and justice practices.
