Waterloo Community Foundation

There’s still time to apply for a Waterloo Community Foundation grant this fall!

If your organization is making a difference in Waterloo, we’d love to hear about the work you’re doing.

Our competitive grant program supports local nonprofits working in five areas:
• Arts & Culture
• Education
• Economic Development
• Health & Human Services
• Inclusion

Our typical grant is $5,000, and funding has supported both newer nonprofits getting started and established organizations preparing for the future.

Applications are due this Thursday, October 8 at 4 p.m. If your organization has a project that could help make Waterloo stronger, there’s still time to apply!

Learn more at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/grants/

We love seeing young professionals connect with the community and find ways to make an impact!

We’re proud to support Cedar Valley Young Professionals (CVYP) Community Impact events, which give young professionals opportunities to learn more about our community, explore causes they care about and get involved. Thanks for creating these opportunities, CVYP!

Applications for our competitive grant cycle are due in one week on Thursday, October 8 at 4 PM.

We are inviting local nonprofits to apply for projects that strengthen our community in one of five areas:
• Arts & Culture
• Education
• Economic Development
• Health & Human Services
• Inclusion

Our typical grant award is $5,000 and funding has supported both newer nonprofits getting started and established organizations preparing for the future.

If your organization is making a difference in Waterloo, we'd love to hear what you're working on! Learn more and apply at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/grants/

We are pleased to welcome Kelly Martin as the new Executive Director of Go! Transportation, an organization we're proud to support through fiscal sponsorship!

Kelly brings experience in education, community leadership, partnership development, and program coordination through his work with Waterloo Community Schools, the City of Waterloo, and community partners across the Cedar Valley. He has spent much of his career working with schools, nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and families to support youth and strengthen community connections.

Kelly also serves as an At-Large City Council Member for Waterloo and has more than 20 years of experience as a youth sports coach and referee.

Please join us in welcoming Kelly to the Go! Transportation team.

Where does Iowa’s energy come from and how can renewable energy help us meet growing electricity demand?

In this week’s Windows on Waterloo, Jordan Oster of the Iowa Environmental Council explored Iowa’s changing energy landscape, opportunities for renewable energy, and practical ways households and organizations can reduce energy use.

Missed the presentation? Watch the recording here:

Windows on Waterloo: Renewable Energy: Local Solutions to a Global Challenge Jordan Oster of the Iowa Environmental Council will share insights ...

Is your organization making a difference in Waterloo? Our competitive grant cycle is now open, and we want to hear what your organization is working on!

We’re inviting local nonprofits to apply for projects that strengthen our community in one of five areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Economic Development, Health & Human Services, and Inclusion

Our typical grant size is $5,000, and funding has supported both newer nonprofits getting started and established organizations preparing for the future.

If your organization is doing work that helps make Waterloo stronger, we’d love to learn more.

Learn more and apply at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/grants/

Have you considered what renewable energy could look like for you?

Join us this Wednesday, September 23 at 11 AM for Windows on Waterloo with Jordan Oster from the Iowa Environmental Council.

Jordan will share insights into Iowa’s changing energy landscape, including increasing electricity demand, renewable energy opportunities, and ways households and organizations can reduce energy use while incorporating renewable energy into everyday life.

This is the final presentation in our special three-part series exploring earth protection and its connection to the future of our community.

Join us online! Community members are welcome to attend. Register at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/learning-opportunities/

Have you considered what more sustainable transportation could look like for you?

In this week's Windows on Waterloo presentation, Brenda Vavroch of Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments shared about trail connectivity and the growing role of e-bikes, including how biking and trails can serve as practical options for everyday trips and transportation.

Additionally, Abbie Christophersen of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance discussed electric vehicle infrastructure in our region and practical considerations for those interested in utilizing a hybrid or electric vehicle.

From choosing to bike for an everyday trip to considering a hybrid or EV for your next vehicle, the conversation offered practical ideas for thinking about how transportation choices can fit into our lives while supporting a more sustainable community.

If you missed the presentation, you can check out the recording here:

Biking and Driving: Designing Healthier Transportation This presentation explores how transportation choices shape both ou...

Join us Wednesday, September 23 at 11 AM for the final presentation in our special three-part Windows on Waterloo series exploring earth protection and its connection to the future of our community.

Jordan Oster of the Iowa Environmental Council will share insights into Iowa’s changing energy landscape, including increasing electricity demand, renewable energy opportunities, and ways households and organizations can reduce energy use while incorporating renewable energy into everyday life.

This is an online presentation, and community members are welcome to join by emailing registering online at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/learning-opportunities/

Have you ever considered biking to work, trying an e-bike, or making the switch to an electric vehicle?

Join us for the next Windows on Waterloo this Wednesday, September 16 at 11 AM for a conversation about walking, biking, e-bikes and electric vehicles, and what these options look like in our community.

Brenda Vavroch, Safe Routes to School Coordinator at INRCOG, will talk about trail connectivity for walking and biking, plus how e-bikes can make biking more accessible.

Abbie Christophersen of the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance will explore electric vehicle infrastructure in our region and the practical considerations of EV ownership, including whether an electric vehicle makes sense for you in the Midwest.

Register online at https://wloocommunityfoundation.org/learning-opportunities/

We hope to see you there!