Competitive Donor-Advised Funds
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation support diverse nonprofit projects in Linn County, with priorities set by individual donor advisors.
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 | July 2, 2026 | September 11, 2026 (all due 4:30 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards vary by fund; most range from $500–$10,000 per year, with some up to $10,000.
Summary: Donor-advised funds support diverse nonprofit projects in Linn County, with priorities and timelines set by individual donor advisors.
Key Information: Each fund has unique priorities and eligibility; applicants may apply to multiple funds per year, subject to fund-specific rules.
Description
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation are unique, flexible grant opportunities where individual donor advisors set the funding priorities, application cycles, award amounts, and decision timelines. These funds support a wide array of local needs—such as health and human services, education, community development, and more—primarily within Linn County, Iowa. Eligible organizations may apply for program support, capital projects, or event sponsorships, with each fund having its own criteria and focus areas. Applications are not subject to the limits of other Community Foundation grant programs, allowing nonprofits to pursue multiple opportunities throughout the year.
