Approves Over $4.9 Million in Grants
Summary
The Board of Directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved over $4.9 million in grants to 350 nonprofit organizations. Additionally, the GreatAmerica Financial Services Competitive Donor-Advised Fund awarded $586,500 in grants to 40 organizations.The Community Foundation brings together private philanthropy with impactful nonprofits to support a healthy and vibrant Linn County. Donors who make gifts to the Greater Good Fund have entrusted the Community Foundation to make grants that address ever-changing community needs and opportunities. These grant programs support efforts related to innovation, maintaining success, and building capacity through a competitive grantmaking process. More information about these awards, including the project, purpose and amount of funding, can be found here.Patrons of the Performing Arts at Washington High SchoolThe next grant deadline at the Community Foundation is on Friday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m. CST.