2026 CFMC Board of Directors Grants
2026 Grant Announcement:
2026 Board of Directors grant focus area* is: Investment in Youth Capital Projects
*Please note the Board’s intent is to grant at least 50% of grant funds to their focus area.
2026 Grant Funds available: $90,000
Grant Guidelines: Please review the grant guidelines carefully. Here is a link to those guidelines: 2026 Board Grant Guidelines
Letters on intent are due on Monday, November 24th at Noon.
Grant Informational Meeting:
Here is the link to the recording of the grant information meeting:
Please contact Julie Hitchins at 641-758-3028 or director@cfmarshallco.org if you have any questions.
#Bettertogether #Betterforever #BetterMarshall County
Over the years we have awarded 690 grants totaling over $1,942,416 to 145 different organizations that serve the citizens of Marshall County. Those grants have allowed children enjoy playgrounds and little league facilities, provided funding for the Rose Festival and Marshalltown Arts Festival, allowed adults to learn English as a second language, provided fire equipment, a gator to water flower baskets and security cameras to cities and so much more! Any questions should be directed to Julie Hitchins, Executive Director, CFMC at director@cfmarshallco.org or 641.758.3028.
Click this link to see a listing of grant awards! County Endowment Grants 03.25.2025
2026 Student Philanthropy Grants
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L.U.C.C. (Leaders Uplifting our Community with Charity)
- $10,000 to grant in 2026 ($5k CFMC & $5k Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation)
- This grant application will be released in late December and available on this website.
- This grant application is due on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Noon.
S.E.A.L. (Students Empowering And Leading)
- $10,000 to grant in 2026 ($5k CFMC & $5k Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation)
- This grant application will be released in late December and available on this website
- This grant application is due on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Noon
S.T.E.P. (Students Teaching and Empowering Philanthropy) – $15,000
- $15,000 to grant in 2026 ($5k CFMC & $10k Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation)
- This grant application will be released in late December and available on this website
- This grant application is due on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Noon
#Bettertogether #Betterforever #BetterMarshall County
