CEDAR COUNTY, IOWA (June 16, 2026) — The Community Foundation of Cedar County has awarded $150,950 to local organizations working to enhance and improve the educational, cultural, recreational, and economic environment in Cedar County.
The Community Foundation of Cedar County — a geographic affiliate of the Quad Cities Community Foundation — helps donors make a positive, local impact by offering a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable giving goals and do good and lasting work in the Cedar County community.
“Our foundation was created by and for the citizens of Cedar County,” said Christina Eicher, board chair.
“Our donors recognize that non-profits are essential to the growth of our area, and these grants reflect that belief. These awards will fund a range of projects and will touch the lives of everyone in our community.”
This year’s grantees are comprised of a wide range of organizations and focus areas in capital projects and programs; community improvement and development, arts and culture, food insecurity, and recreation. What they all share is a mission of community service. Each organization is proactively strengthening its ability to serve the Cedar County community.
“Our entire region benefits from a strong nonprofit network,” said Kaleigh Trammell, grantmaking specialist at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.
“These organizations are committed to addressing the needs and opportunities in the community. It’s inspiring to see donors backing that mission and investing in a bright future.”
Granted projects and organizations:
Organization Name | Project Name |
West Branch Lions Club | Pickleball Facility |
Cedar County Fair Assoc | Safety at the Speedway |
Lions Club of Tipton | AC Installation |
American Legion Post 348 | Cemetery Flagpole Replacement |
BackPack Buddy — Trinity Lutheran Church | BackPack Buddy Program |
Bennett Public Library | Strengthening Our Library for Every Generation |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muscatine County | Character Driven Mentoring |
Cedar County Conservation Board | Body Cameras for Cedar County Park Rangers |
Cedar/Jones Early Childhood Iowa | Early Childhood Book Project — Promoting Early Literacy through the DPIL. |
City of Bennett | Bennett Main Street Beautification |
City of Bennett | Basketball Hoops, Park Benches, and Outdoor games |
City of Durant | Jaycee Park Backstop and dug-out fence replacement |
City of Mechanicsville | Operation Night Owl |
City of Stanwood | Stanwood Fun Fest — Permanent Supplies |
City of Tipton | Water Rescue Equipment |
Clarence Main Street | Heart of Main: Market, Mural, and Gathering Space Initiative |
Clarence Public Library | Non-Fiction Shelving Expansion and Space Reconfiguration |
Domestic Violence Intervention Program | Supporting Victim — Survivors of Cedar County |
Durant Children's Group | It's all about our kid's futures. |
Durant Iowa Food Pantry Inc | Pantry Staples Program |
Families Inc | Building Family Strengths Counseling Services |
First United Church of Christ - Tipton | Electrical Update |
HACAP Food Reservoir | Meeting Increasing Needs for Food in Cedar County |
Hoover Presidential Foundation | Cedar County Third Grade Hoover Book Initiative |
Hoover's Hometown Days | Hoover's Hometown Days |
Iowa College Access Network | Future Ready: Strengthening Career and College Readiness through Parent-School Partnerships |
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach — Cedar County | Soundproofing large meeting room |
Lowden EMS | Base Radio |
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) — Des Moines | Cedar County Parent Cafés |
Main Street West Branch | Enhancing Community Events and Placemaking in Downtown West Branch |
Mechanicsville Pork Center Days INC | Mechanicsville Pork Center Days |
North Cedar Community School District | Growing Minds and Green Spaces: Tree Planting and Library Enrichment at North Cedar Elementary |
Paws Of Hope Animal Rescue Incorporated | Foster Startup Program |
The Rotary Club of Tipton Iowa Foundation | Promoting Literacy Through Book Distribution |
Tipton Community School District | Introduction to Automotive Technology |
Tipton Senior Park | TIpton Senior Park |
Tipton VFW 2537 | Downspout Tile Installation |
Tri-County Heritage and Genealogy Museum | Tri County Heritage and Genealogy Museum — IT and Digital Upgrades |
Volunteer Services of Cedar County | Volunteer Transportation |
West Branch American Legion (Chauncey Butler Post 514) | Downtown American Flag Streetscape |
West Branch Community School District | Lego League Transition Upgrade |
Whitney's Wings | Joyful Events Program |
To learn more about supporting future opportunities for local non-profits, contact The Community Foundation of Cedar County at 844-550-4100 or CFCedarCounty@QCCommunityFoundation.org.
