Deadline: 01-Oct-21
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Cedar Grove Signature Fund Program.
Signature Funds are offered by the Community Foundation as an alternative to a private foundation for donors with significant charitable assets. They are donor driven so the funding priorities, exclusions, decision-making and timing of grant awards are determined by the donor.
Purpose
- The Cedar Grove Signature Fund supports organizations in all nonprofit sectors that impact the quality of life in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. However, human services, education, and arts and culture will be the primary focus.
- The fund is intended to support the programmatic work of eligible nonprofits by funding program needs, capital campaigns or event sponsorships. In addition, the fund will also support projects that build efficiencies in the organization’s management systems and structures.
- New approaches to solving problems are appreciated.
- Reporting against clearly pre-defined metrics for success will be required for program/general support, sponsorship and capital projects. A capital campaign case statement will be a required upload to meet this requirement.
Funding Information
Maximum Request Amount: Amounts will range typically range from $10,000-$50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The Cedar Grove Signature Fund accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status.
- Preferred applications will be from organizations in operation for at least seven years, with a minimum of two years or more since receiving the 501(c)(3) status.
Ineligible Activities
- Religious activities for religious purposes. Contact Program Officer for qualification as needed
- Expenses for projects and programs that have already occurred or will occur during the grant review process
For more information, visit https://www.gcrcf.org/grants/funding-opportunities/cedar-grove-signature-fund/