2026 CFMC Board of Directors Grants

2026 Grant Announcement:

Watch your email (if you don’t receive our email please contact us to be put on the list!) or our Facebook page on Wednesday, October 8th for the announcement for 2026 Board Grant Cycle.  We will also post the grant guidelines document here.  Letters on intent are due on Monday, November 24th at Noon.

 

Grant Informational Meeting:

Please plan to join us on Thursday, October 16th at 12:30 p.m. for a brief information meeting regarding the 2026 Grant Cycle.

Here is the Zoom information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6976460106?pwd=vfxlmbYbkOEC7chnEGlHD3urU6LbwL.1&omn=88923403515

Meeting ID: 697 646 0106

Passcode: 50158

If you cannot attend the “live” session, a recording will be available on our website on Monday, October 20th.

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