Organization Support Grants
Organization Support Grants support Linn County, Iowa, nonprofits with general operating funding to advance their missions and community impact, prioritizing organizational equity and justice practices.
This grant was recently updated
Application deadlines have been updated from March 6 and September 11, 2026, to March 5 and September 10, 2027.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (Spring) | September 11, 2026 (Fall) | March 5, 2027 (Spring) | September 10, 2027 (Fall) — all at 4:30 p.m. Central Time
Funding Amounts: Budgets above $150,000: up to $30,000 annually; budgets below $150,000: up to 20% per request; 12–24 months
Summary: General operating support for nonprofit organizations headquartered in Linn County, Iowa.
Key Information: Applicants must hold current IRS 501(c)(3) public charity status and have operating budgets below $5 million.
Description
Organization Support Grants from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provide general operating funding for nonprofits based in Linn County, Iowa. The program invests in an organization’s overall mission, work, and community impact rather than the direct costs of a specific project or program. Those costs are addressed through the Foundation’s separate Program Support Grants.
The Foundation prioritizes nonprofits deeply engaged in, or actively working to improve, organizational equity and justice practices. These practices may involve internal operations, employment, volunteer opportunities, and delivery of programs and services. Review considers organizational leadership and financial management, equity practices, community value and connections, measurable impact, and the anticipated benefit of funding.
