Quad Cities Community Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: Over $96 million in total grants awarded
• Success Rate: Not publicly available
• Decision Time: Varies by grant program
• Grant Range: Varies by program (recent examples: $165,800 capacity building grants, $300,000 transformation grant)
• Geographic Focus: Quad Cities region (Iowa and Illinois)

Contact Details

• Address: 852 Middle Road, Suite 100, Bettendorf, IA 52722
• Phone: (563) 326-2840
• Website: www.qccommunityfoundation.org
• Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm CST

Overview

Founded nearly 55 years ago, the Quad Cities Community Foundation serves as the region's most trusted resource for community generosity. The foundation partners with generous individuals to create and grow charitable gifts that enable the Quad Cities region to address its most promising opportunities and pressing community needs. With over $96 million in grants awarded to nonprofit organizations throughout its history, QCCF plays a vital role in strengthening the nonprofit sector and improving quality of life across the Quad Cities region spanning both Iowa and Illinois.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

• Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants: Opens March 1, 2025 - Supports nonprofits in building and strengthening systems, structures, cultures, skills, resources, and power
• Teens for Tomorrow Grants: Opens January 15, 2026 - Provides operational and program support for organizations improving Quad Cities residents' lives
• Transformation Grants: Multi-year grants up to $300,000 (recent example: $300,000 to Quad Cities Housing Council over three years)
• Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grants: Opens August 15, 2026
• QC River Connections Grants: Opens August 1, 2026
• Operations and Programs Grants: Opens June 1, 2026
• Geographic Affiliate Fund Grants: Available for Cedar County, Van Buren County, Fulton, Geneseo, Mount Carroll, and Morrison areas

Priority Areas

• Nonprofit capacity building and strategic growth
• Community transformation initiatives
• Addressing regional opportunities and pressing community needs
• Supporting organizations that improve quality of life for Quad Cities residents

What They Don't Fund

Specific exclusions not publicly detailed on website

Governance and Leadership

Specific leadership information not publicly available on website. The foundation operates with professional staff during regular business hours (8am-4:30pm CST, Monday-Friday).

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Grant applications are accepted through the foundation's website. Different grant programs have specific opening dates throughout the year. Organizations should monitor the grants page for specific application requirements and deadlines as they approach.

Decision Timeline

Varies by grant program - specific timelines not publicly detailed

Success Rates

Not publicly available

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly specified

Application Success Factors

• Align proposals with the foundation's mission of addressing promising opportunities and pressing community needs
• Focus on capacity building and systems strengthening for sustainable impact
• Demonstrate clear benefit to Quad Cities region residents
• Monitor the website regularly for grant opening dates to ensure timely application submission

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

• QCCF offers multiple grant opportunities throughout the year with staggered application windows
• The foundation prioritizes both capacity building and transformational initiatives
• Multi-year funding is available for significant community impact projects
• Geographic affiliate funds provide additional opportunities for organizations in specific counties
• Sign up for email updates to receive timely notifications about grant opportunities
• The foundation has a strong track record with over $96 million in grants awarded throughout its history

References

• Quad Cities Community Foundation Website Homepage (https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org) - Accessed January 2026
• Quad Cities Community Foundation Grants Page (https://www.qccommunityfoundation.org/grants) - Accessed January 2026