Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Lil’ Drug Store Products Grant

Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Lil’ Drug Store Products Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Summary

The Competitive Donor-Advised Funds grant, offered by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Linn County, Iowa. This grant supports nonprofit organizations with diverse funding needs, including programmatic support and capital campaigns. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities. Grants can be awarded for up to $5,000 for projects within Cedar Rapids, with a standard duration of 12 months.

Overview

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 The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation accepts grant applications for a number of local corporations and family foundations. Funding priorities are determined by each donor advisor and may include programmatic or operating support, capital campaigns, event sponsorships, and religious activities. Lil’ Drug Store Products Eligible Categories: Program or Capital or Sponsorship Priorities: Projects within Cedar Rapids Duration of Grant is 12 months. Awards: Up to $5,000.

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.