The University of Iowa

Witwer Trust Grant Program

Contact

Contact Name 
Jessica Black
Contact Title 
Administrative Assistant
Telephone Number 
319-892-5101
Address 
935 Second Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States

Grant Information

Application Deadline 
Friday, December 15, 2023
Purpose/Mission 

Each year, Linn County receives $80,000 from a trust established by Weaver Witwer, a prominent Cedar Rapids grocer and landowner who died in 1979. Mr. Witwer established the trust as a way to give back to the community in perpetuity. Each year, Linn County awards these funds to local non-profit organizations through a competitive grant process. The funds must be used to benefit Linn County residents.

Application Information 

Witwer Trust Grant Program application questions.

Applications must be completed online. 

Application period opens November 1 each year. Deadline is December 15 each year. 

Restrictions 

Funds must be used to benefit residents of Linn County, Iowa. 

Trustees 

Linn County Supervisors

Grant Sizes: 
$0

Financials

Date of latest financial data 
Dec 2023
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