Program Support Grants
Forecasted
Program Support Grants support nonprofits serving Linn County, Iowa, funding programs and projects that deepen or expand their work to deliver measurable community impact, with a priority on equity.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time (Spring) | September 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Central Time (Fall)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per year for operating budgets above $150,000; up to 20% of operating budget per request for budgets below $150,000; 12–24 months
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs and projects serving Linn County, Iowa.
Key Information: Organizations with an active Program Support Grant are ineligible to apply.
Description
Program Support Grants from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation support programs and projects of nonprofits serving Linn County, Iowa. Funding focuses on carrying out program and project work rather than capital infrastructure, fundraising, or re-granting funds to other nonprofits. Organizations based outside Linn County may seek support only for the Linn County portion of their work.
The Foundation prioritizes organizations deeply engaged in, or actively improving, organizational equity and justice practices. These practices may encompass employment, volunteering, and program delivery, particularly in relation to under-resourced communities and legally protected characteristics. Proposal review considers organizational readiness, soundness of the proposed work, and measurable community impact in relation to the organization’s size and longevity.
