How much funding does Waterloo Community Foundation Competitive Grant Program provide?

Waterloo Community Foundation Competitive Grant Program provides Typical grant $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Waterloo Community Foundation Competitive Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Waterloo Community Foundation Competitive Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

Typical grant $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

The Waterloo Community Foundation offers competitive grant funding to support organizations making a difference in Waterloo across five focus areas.

Geographic Scope: Waterloo, Iowa and surrounding Cedar Valley area

Focus Areas:

Health and Human Services – Strengthens the well-being of individuals and families by addressing basic needs, promoting health, and providing essential social services
Arts & Culture – Supports creative expression and cultural experiences that enrich the community, including the visual, performing, and literary arts
Education – Advances learning and skill development at all ages, from early childhood through adult education, preparing individuals for personal and professional success
Economic Development – Fosters community growth and prosperity by supporting initiatives that create jobs, strengthen local businesses, and enhance economic opportunity
Inclusion – Promotes Ability Awareness (the recognition that what someone can do matters more than what they cannot) and ensures equal access to opportunities, resources, and participation for everyone, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disabilities

Typical Award: $5,000 (typical grant size)

Review Process: All grant requests are reviewed by a team of community members and approved by the Board of Directors

Recent Funding: Over $50,000 in competitive grant funding awarded in 2025

Program Manager: Paige Price

Application Opening: August 2026

Steps:

Review the five focus areas to determine alignment
Schedule a meeting with Program Manager Paige Price to discuss your organization and project
Complete the competitive grant application (preview available on website)
Submit application by deadline
Application reviewed by community members and Board of Directors

Eligibility: Organizations making a difference in Waterloo

Note: Full application details and specific required materials should be reviewed when applications open in August 2026.