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Iowa City opens grant applications for nonprofits working on affordable housing, public service projects

The City of Iowa City is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for projects supporting affordable housing, public services, and public facility improvements for low- to moderate-income residents in Fiscal Year 2027. Funding is available through the Community Development…

Veridian Credit Union seeks public nominations for $50,000 in Giving Tuesday donations

Veridian Credit Union will award $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations as part of its Giving…

Veridian Credit Union Cedar Rapids

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…

A smiling woman brings a tray of Neighborhood Beer to some women sitting at a picnic table.

UFG Foundation awards $400,000 in mid-year grants

The UFG Foundation has awarded $400,000 in its 2025 mid-year grant cycle to support nonprofits…

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North Liberty Community Pantry opens doors to new location

Eight months after breaking ground on a new $4 million facility, the North Liberty Community…

The sign for North Liberty Community Pantry's new facility, located at 350 W. Penn St.

FilmScene loses National Endowment for the Arts grant

Just three days after receiving the Governor’s Arts Award at the State Capitol, Iowa City-based…

Iowa City, Iowa - FilmScene, a non-profit cinema featuring independent and tought provoking films and events located at the Chauncey Building on January 2, 2020.

Big Grove For Good provides $48,000 in grants to six nonprofits

Big Grove For Good, founded by Big Grove Brewery, has awarded $48,000 to six nonprofits…

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

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…

A Field to Family volunteer readies a pallet of fresh produce for delivery to local schools in December. The food nonprofit says cuts to the LFS and LFPA programs will hurt its ability to provide access to local food and education for those who need it most.

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…

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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…

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development programming grants for the FY26 to FY28 cycle.

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…

Grand Impact

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…

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GreatAmerica awards $250K to Corridor nonprofits

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced its Employee Advised Fund has distributed $250,000 to nonprofits in Eastern…

GreatAmerica Financial Services

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces 2025 grant opportunities

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced key dates and details for its 2025…

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