How much funding does CFCF Competitive Grant Program provide?

CFCF Competitive Grant Program provides $1,000 - $50,000 in funding.

Who is eligible for CFCF Competitive Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits. Geography: Iowa.

How often is CFCF Competitive Grant Program offered?

CFCF Competitive Grant Program has 2 deadlines a year: April 1, June 15. The next deadline is expected June 15, 2027.

CFCF Competitive Grant Program

Cedar Falls Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Child Care Grants Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $50,000

Deadline

June 15, 2027

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Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: June 15, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines each year: April 1 · June 15

From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted in the spring window (April 1 through mid-June; June 15 in 2024) and approved by the board in July.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits

Geography

Iowa

Overview

The Cedar Falls Community Foundation awards competitive grants (~$73K-$84.5K total/year; individual awards $1,000-$50,000) to Cedar Falls-area nonprofits and childcare facilities, from the Rownd Trust, Diamond Arts & History Fund, and Children & Families Fund. Applications are accepted April 1 through ~June 15 (June 30 in 2023) with board approval in July.

How to Apply

Eligibility: area nonprofit organizations and childcare facilities serving the Cedar Falls, IA community. Grants are funded from the Rownd Trust, the Diamond Arts and History Fund, and the CFCF Children and Families Fund. Applications accepted in the spring window (April 1 through mid-June; June 15 in 2024) and approved by the board in July. Apply via the foundation's 'Apply for a Grant' portal. Contact 319-243-9170 / director@cf-communityfoundation.org.

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What Cedar Falls Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 5
Total given: $235K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $6,000–$145K

100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, where this grant's project is located.
Top recipient cities: Cedar Falls, IA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.