Competitive Donor-Advised Funds:CRST International

Overview

_Note: If you are new to the grant application process or have questions, we encourage you to talk to a Program Officer. Our Program Officers can help determine which fund(s) you are eligible to apply for and are glad to discuss proposals before you submit them._

_If your application is determined by the Community Foundation to be ineligible – due to incompatible project timelines, not meeting the grant’s criteria or other related factors – you will be contacted to discuss withdrawing the application. If an application is withdrawn, you may re-submit during a grant cycle later in the calendar year._

Background

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation improves the quality of life in Linn County, Iowa by partnering with donors, funders, and other community collaborators to achieve high impact philanthropy; supporting nonprofit organizations that address our community’s needs and opportunities; and convening people to learn, share ideas, and develop solutions for the future. The Community Foundation is a public, nonprofit organization with over $223 million in assets and over 1,000 different charitable funds.

Competitive Donor-Advised Funds

Competitive Donor-Advised Funds are different from other grants offered at the Community Foundation because they are donor-driven. The funding priorities, exclusions, decision-making and timing of grant awards are determined by the donor advisor.

Competitive Donor-Advised Funds are not related to the Program Support or Organization Support Grant programs. Therefore, applications to Competitive Donor-Advised Funds are not subject to the application limits for those two grant programs.

Purpose

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation accepts grant applications for a number of local corporations and family funds. Funding priorities are determined by each donor-advisor and may include programmatic or operating support, capital campaigns, event sponsorships, and religious activities.

CRST International

Eligible Categories: Program or Capital or Sponsorship

Priorities: Arts and culture

Duration of Grant is 12 months. Award Range is $500 to $30,000

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* The Community Foundation accepts applications from nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) status, governmental organizations, and non-501(c)(3) organizations that have completed arrangements to obtain a fiscal sponsor.
* Typically, organizations may receive one grant from each competitive donor-advised fund in a 12-month period, however, there are exceptions.

Ineligibility

* Under federal legislation, donor-advisors may not receive tangible benefit, goods or services as a result of a grant from their fund. This includes membership, dinners, tickets and other benefits.
* Ineligible:
* Individual public schools
* Religious organizations for religious purposes
* United Way agencies may not apply for program support but may apply for capital requests