The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation has opened the 2024 grant cycle and is seeking candidates for grants. The foundation provides grant funding to nonprofits in Scott County and Rock Island County.
“The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is dedicated to creating a growing, thriving, inclusive Quad Cities community,” said Robert VP Waterman Jr., chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. “These grants represent a significant investment in that vision and the nonprofits that are working to improve our region.”
Last year, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grants totaled nearly $2 million. The grants support projects and programs in three focus areas: education, social welfare, and culture and the arts. Nonprofits working in one or more of these areas are encouraged to apply. In 2023, significant grants were made to 72 area nonprofits, including Spring Forward Learning Center, to support its educational programs, the Iowa Legal Aid eviction diversion program, and Common Chord’s music mentorship program.
Funding is available to support capital campaigns and capital acquisitions, operational and program grants, and multi-year program grants. The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is committed to funding both larger, established institutions and smaller programs and newer organizations.
“The grant parameters are designed to be inclusive and accessible,” said Waterman. “Our region’s nonprofit sector touches our lives in so many ways. Our grants support the wide range of work they are doing in the community.”
Applications for this year’s grants are due by Aug. 15. To be considered, nonprofit organizations must submit an application through the online grant system administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation at www.hubbellwaterman.org.
