2026 CFMC Board of Directors Grants
Grant Cycle:
2026 Board of Directors grant focus area: Investment in Youth Capital Projects
2026 Grant Awards – $90,043
- Marshalltown Area Soccer Club – Field expansion project
- Child Adolescent and Parent Support – Crisis intervention program
- Marshalltown Little League – Facility improvements
- Ferguson Bulldogs County Ball – Ballpark fencing
- City of Melbourne – Playground project
- Dance Remix – Dance studio
- City of Ferguson – Playground maintenance
- Marshalltown Senior Citizens Center – Bingo board
- West Marshall PTO – Trojan robotics
- City of Rhodes – Picnic table –
- Central Iowa Fair – Arena improvements
- City of Rhodes – Picnic table
2027 Grant Cycle: October 2026 there will be an announcement regarding the 2026 Grant Cycle. If you wish to receive notification, please contact Julie Hitchins at director@cfmarshallco.org.
#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) – West Marshall High School
- Focus areas: recreational opportunities for youth and young adults that benefit their mental health
- 2026 Grants: $10,000 ($5k CFMC & $5k Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation)
- ARC of Marshall County – ARC monthly activities
- Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters – Elevating youth voices
- Marshalltown Area Soccer Club – Equipment & scholarships
- Marshalltown Youth Foundation – Youth scholarships & instrument repair
- Mid Iowa Community Action – Teen Outreach – service-learning projects
- Quakerdale – Paws, hooves & healing
- West Marshall Schools – 6-12 Speech & debate team expansion
S.E.A.L. (Students Empowering And Leading) – East Marshall High School
- Focus areas: youth activities, youth basic need items and food insecurity
- 2026 Grants: $10,000 ($5k CFMC & $5k Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation)
- Child Adolescent and Parent Support – Food insecurity & transportation
- East Marshall Community School District – backpack (food) program
- East Marshall Community School District – care closet
- Marshalltown Community School District – care closet
- Marshalltown Emergency Food Box – Gift cards little free pantries
- Marshalltown Youth Foundation – Youth scholarships & instrument repair
- Mosaic Church – backpack program (school supplies)
- Outreach, Inc. – shelf stable packaged meals
- Pioneer Heritage Library – Little free pantry
S.T.E.P. (Students Teaching and Empowering Philanthropy) – Marshalltown High School
- Focus areas: food insecurity, youth involvement and transportation
- 2026 Grants $15,000 ($5k CFMC & $10k Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation)
- Child Adolescent and Parent Support – Food insecurity & transportation
- East Marshall Community School District – backpack (food) program
- Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters – BBBS family fund
- House of Compassion – Soup Kitchen
- Marshalltown Community School District – Student city bus passes
- Marshalltown Youth Foundation – Youth scholarships & Instrument Repair
- Outreach, Inc. – shelf stable packaged meals
2027 Grant Cycle will be announced in December 2026. If you wish to receive notification, please contact Julie Hitchins at director@cfmarshallco.org.
#Bettertogether #Betterforever #BetterMarshall County