nonprofits
Big Grove Brewing to host Neighborhood Block Party weekend, boost community grants
Big Grove Brewing will host its annual Neighborhood Block Party weekend Aug. 15-17 at all Iowa locations, raising funds to support the communities where it operates. The three-day event will highlight and support community projects, with the brewery doubling its…
Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts
Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s…
Federal funding freeze uncertainty jeopardizes Linn County nonprofits, survey finds
After the recent federal funding freeze debacle, Linn County nonprofits have experienced significant uncertainty. As…
Empowered Solutions Collective partners with 2892 Miles To Go for new youth-led initiative
The Cedar Rapids-based Empowered Solutions Collective has announced the launch of “Cultivating Stories of Resilience,”…
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth…
North Liberty Community Pantry continues capital campaign
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) is inviting community members to contribute to the “Planting…
Cedar Rapids Rotary accepting applications for Grand Impact pitch competition
Cedar Rapids-area nonprofits are invited to apply for the fourth-annual Grand Impact, a pitch-style event…
TrueNorth surpasses $1.3 million in 2024 community impact donations
TrueNorth Companies announced at its December all-colleague meeting that its 2024 philanthropic efforts exceeded $1.3…
GreatAmerica awards $250K to Corridor nonprofits
GreatAmerica Financial Services announced its Employee Advised Fund has distributed $250,000 to nonprofits in Eastern…
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces 2025 grant opportunities
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced key dates and details for its 2025…
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…
UFG Foundation funds 4 Eastern Iowa nonprofits in most recent grant cycle
The private foundation of UFG Insurance has announced it will fund seven local and out-of-state…
Linn County nonprofit agencies tout proposed casino benefits
Representatives of several Linn County nonprofit agencies touted the financial benefits of a proposed Cedar…
Iowa food banks struggle amid SNAP cuts; Grow: Johnson County steps in to supply fresh produce
Iowa food banks continue to grapple with unprecedented demand, driven in part by cuts to…
Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event
Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…
AAMI Executive Director LaNisha Cassell to step down Oct. 7
The Board of Directors of the African American Museum of Iowa has announced that Executive…
