Community Foundation of Johnson County
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Johnson County supports health, human services, education, the arts, the environment, youth services and social services in Iowa.
IP TAKE: This community funder supports nearly any local nonprofit need and is accessible for annual funding needs.
PROFILE: Established in 2000, the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) is a community foundation based in Coralville, Iowa. Community leaders, including Willard L. “Sandy” Boyd, Dick Schwab and Joan Benson, helped create the foundation with initial gifts and inspiration. The foundation aims to "serve the people of Johnson County by growing endowments and distributing funds to build a greater community.” It funds local efforts for health, human services, education, the arts, the environment, youth services and social services.
Grants for Public Health and Access, Community Development, Education, and Arts and Culture
The Community Foundation of Johnson County’s arts, culture and humanities grants support theater performances, music and museums. Education funding supports schools and adult learning programs. Environmental grants fund causes for animals, beautification projects, and restoration. Human services grants fund recreation, youth, and public safety efforts. CFJC’s public and societal benefit grants support nonprofit capacity building and community development. Finally, CFJC grants fund general, mental and rehabilitative health.
Past local grantees include Family Folk Machine, United Action for Youth and Orchestra Iowa.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $10,000. Grantmaking focuses on Johnson County in Iowa.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and uses an online application system. CFJC typically announces its new grant opportunities in January each year. Direct general questions to the staff at info@cfjc.org or 319-337-0483.
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