The Coldren Fund for Seniors supports projects and activities that assist adults 65+ of limited income. Grants will be a maximum of $5,000. 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, the Iowa City Community School District, and municipalities within and significantly serving Johnson County, Iowa are eligible to apply. Requests should be program/project focused and directly impact our aging population in Johnson County, Iowa. Applications open on February 28, 2025 and are due by 11:59pm on March 21, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Ellie Moore at Ellie@cfjc.org or (319) 337-0483.
Coldren Fund for Seniors Grants
Eligibility Requirements
- 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization, Municipality, and/or the Iowa City Community School District
- Located in or significantly serving Johnson County, IA
Ineligible for Funding
- Deficit funding or debt retirement
- Direct financial support to individuals
- Political or lobbying activities
- Projects that are not for a charitable purpose
- Projects or events that have already been completed
- Religious or sectarian activities that attempt to convert a person to a particular faith or perspective, or social service activities that require participation in such
- Organizations or activities which do not comply with our nondiscrimination and diversity policy
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Grant Process and Timeline
Applications are submitted via our online grant system.
The application period opens on February 28, 2025 and closes at 11:59 pm on March 21, 2025. All applications will be reviewed by the Grants Committee and applicants will be notified of the decision in late April.
Grant awardees will be required to submit a follow-up report on the use of funds by June 30, 2026. Reporting is also completed through the online grant system and consists of a short written report.
Applications Open: February 28
Applications Due: March 21
Decisions and Awards: Late April
Grant Reports Due: June 30, 2026
Preparing to Submit a Grant Application
All grant applications must be submitted through our online grants portal. If you are using this system for the first time, you will be asked to create a username (your email address), password and an organizational profile. Before you open a new account, we recommend collecting the following information about your organization:
- Organization Name
- Organization Tax ID Number (Employer Identification Number)
- Complete Organization Contact Information
- Complete Organization CEO/Executive Director Contact Information
More information and resources for navigating the online Grants Portal can be found here.
Additional Resources to Assist with your Grant Application
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Coldren Fund for Seniors Grants Cycle, please contact Ellie Moore at Ellie@cfjc.org or (319) 337-0483.
