Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Quad Cities, focusing on culture, education, and social welfare. Funding is available for capital projects, operational expenses, and program grants, primarily targeting initiatives that enrich the community. The foundation aims to foster inclusivity and transparency, ensuring support for projects that do not discriminate based on race, religion, or other identities. Grants are limited to three years and emphasize sustainable community development.

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation invests in the Quad Cities community by funding capital construction projects, program and initiatives grants, and operational expenses.
What we do Fund
Funding is awarded to support three areas of focus: culture and the arts, education, and social welfare.
Operational and/or program grants not to exceed three years resulting from the completion of a capital campaign grant.Multi-year program grants not to exceed three years. Program grants may include general operating expense reimbursement.
Focus Areas
The foundation has three long-term funding priorities:
Culture and the ArtsCultivating and supporting the visual and performing artsInvesting in landmark cultural institutionsSupporting new and innovative programs and initiatives that enrich our communityEducationSupporting pre-K–12 education through:After-school and summer programs
Creative learning initiativesLife skills and career trainingEnvironmental education with a focus on sustainabilityMental health programs for students and their familiesSocial WelfareSupporting programs that are accessible to individuals and families through:At-risk and low-income family services
Food and nutrition supportHousing securityImmigrant and refugee community supportPhysical and mental health services

Eligibility

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation funds nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

Ineligibility

Membership or affiliation campaigns, dinners, or special events.
Conferences, symposia, and related travel.Grants that further political doctrine.Grants that further religious doctrine.Grants to individuals.Individual scholarships or sponsorships.Medical, scientific, or academic research.Endowments.Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or military status, except to serve an historically disadvantaged group.Inclusiveness is one of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation's values. Therefore, we wish to fund organizations that are inclusive in their policies and practices.