Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
/OVERVIEW: The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa arts and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation, and human services in the Northeastern region of Iowa.
IP TAKE: This community funder has a navigable website that outlines current grant opportunities that are open to new applications in the many different priority areas of interest.
PROFILE: Established in 1956, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa (CFNI) is a community funder based in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The first incorporators were Lowell Walker, Richard Zellhoefer, Marion Lichty, Warren Holden, Glenn Stech, and Charles Swisher. The foundation administers around 900 funds and collaborates with local leaders to address challenges in the region. The foundation aims to " inspire people and connect resources to enrich our communities.” It funds local efforts for arts and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation, and human services.
Grants for Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment, and Public Health and Access
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has numerous ways to apply for support and lists current grant opportunities on its website. For example, Black Hawk County opportunities have spring and fall cycles with April and October deadlines. Other grant opportunities focus on Mitchell and Howard Counties, women’s needs, and teens’ needs. CFNI also has 24 affiliates that serve specific communities in the region. These affiliates have their own sets of grant guidelines and application deadlines.
Past local grantees include Rural Employment Alternatives, Iowa County EMS, EMBARC, and Safe Kids Cedar Valley Coalition.
Important Grant Details
Grants range between about $1,000 and $10,000. Grantmaking focuses on the counties in Northeastern Iowa.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits for certain funds. Some funds have application deadlines, while others accept applications year-around. The foundation uses an online grant application system. Direct general questions to the staff at 319-387-9106 or via online form.
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