PURPOSE
Rapid Response Grants (formerly President’s Grants) support emergency expenses and emerging opportunities for nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa. This fund is intended for infrequent use in unique circumstances. Opportunities that can be or could have been submitted within a grant cycle are not eligible for Rapid Response Grants.

ELIGIBILITY
Rapid Response Grants applications are accepted from nonprofit organizations with current 501(c)(3) status.

PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Emergency Expenses: These are expenses resulting from unexpected circumstances that put the organization itself in jeopardy and/or are addressing a life-or-death situation.
Emerging Opportunities: Due to changing community circumstances an unexpected opportunity occurs or the need for a new program or service arises. Funding is needed to take advantage of the opportunity, provide the service or start the program while other funding sources are sought.
The opportunity could not have been anticipated in the course of an organization’s typical annual planning.
It must be a time-sensitive situation of broad community importance.
MAXIMUM REQUEST AMOUNT AND DURATION OF GRANT
$2,500 and up to 12 months

FREQUENCY OF APPLICATION
Organizations may receive one Rapid Response Grant in a 12-month period.

DEADLINE
Applications are accepted as needed and will be reviewed in a timely manner, usually within two weeks.