Regular Responsive Grant Cycle (Discontinued)

Operations and Program Grant is sponsored by Quad Cities Community Foundation. This grant provides operating and program support to nonprofits to enhance their long-term sustainability. Eligible organizations must be located in specific counties in Illinois and Iowa and work in diverse fields such as health, education, and community development. It favors general operating support and successful existing programs.

Community Grants Program (Spring Cycle) is a grant from a community foundation that funds nonprofits addressing local needs in areas such as education, health, human services, and the arts. Spring cycle grants support projects that strengthen communities and expand opportunities for residents. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating within the foundation's geographic service area. Award amounts and specific deadlines vary by cycle; applicants should consult the foundation's current guidelines and contact program staff for eligibility confirmation.

Community Grants Program (Regional Development Authority) is sponsored by Regional Development Authority (Davenport, Iowa). The RDA Community Grant Program supports a broad range of projects that improve the quality of life in Scott County, Iowa, including economic development, education, arts, culture, and human services. There are two grant cycles annually, Spring and Fall.

Rapid Response Grant is sponsored by Grand Victoria Foundation. This program provides flexible, quick-turnaround funding to support organizations addressing urgent community needs, emergency response, and crisis management in Illinois. It is designed for time-sensitive situations that advance the foundation's goals of racial justice and equity. Geographic focus: Illinois (Statewide, excluding organizations that solely serve the city of Chicago) Focus areas: Racial Justice, Equity, Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Community Power Building