All area non-profits are encouraged to apply for a portion of $100,000 in grant funding to be awarded by the Community Foundation of Cedar County (CFCC). Grants are available for up to $7,500 per organization. The grants will be awarded during the regular spring grant cycle with funds CFCC has received from the Iowa Economic Development Authority County Endowment Fund program. The deadline to submit an application for 2025 funding is February 28.

The grant guidelines and application are available online at https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/communityfoundationofcedarcountygrant. Completed final report forms for previous grantees must be on file in order for an organization to be eligible for a new grant request.

Applications may be submitted electronically through the website using the online grants management system. Applicants that have not previously used the online system will need to create an online account before filing an application. A tutorial document is posted on the website showing the steps necessary to create the account and complete the application. Applications will only be accepted through the online application system. Applicants are encouraged to register and start the application process well in advance of the February 28 deadline to ensure timely submission.

The statewide County Endowment Fund program has distributed to 85 community foundations and/or their affiliate foundations throughout Iowa. Funding for the program is made possible through state gambling revenues and is intended for distribution to counties without gaming licenses.

A component fund of the Quad Cities Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Cedar County was established in February 2005. Since then, more than $1.9 million has been awarded to Cedar County non-profits.