Through its charitable investments, Community 1st Credit Union helps enrich the lives of our members and the communities we serve. The C1st Foundation, developed in 2016, supports causes close to our hearts – financial literacy, mental wellness/suicide prevention, and community betterment. Since 2019, we’ve given away over $350,000 to local non-profit organizations. C1st grant-funded project awards are made possible through the C1st Credit Union Impact Giving Fund of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
Grant Application
- Guidelines for Submission
• Applications are reviewed semi-annually (May and November)
• Grant givings must align with our charitable giving mission statement, including the following themes:
• Financial Literacy / Education
• Mental Wellness / Suicide Prevention
• Community Betterment
• C1st member and/or employee involvement is important.
• Request must be from a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
• Minimum $1,000 per request.
GRANT APPLICATION
C1st Foundation Giving History
Here are the projects and organizations that the C1st Foundation has supported over the years:
2024
- Atlantic, Vision Atlantic (New Childcare Center) - $10,000
- Ottumwa, Southeast Iowa Sports Commission (New Competition Gym) - $100,000
- Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College ( New Wellness Center Project) - $20,000
- Ottumwa, Legacy Foundation (New Soccer Fields) - $50,000
- Iowa, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge (Room Lodge for Patients)- $15,000
2023
- Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College (New Wellness Center Project) - $20,000
- Chariton, Humane Society of Lucas County (New Equipment) - $2,840
- Atlantic, (Splash Pad Fundraiser) - $5,000
- Shenandoah, Medical Center (Infant Car seats) - $5,000
- Knoxville, Youth Activities (Baseball Facility Renovation) - $5,000
- Bloomfield, Andrew’s Hope (Suicide Prevention) - $2,000
- Ottumwa, Food Bank of Iowa (Feeding Iowa) - $5,000
- Grinnell, Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation (Football Field Renovation) - $5,000
- Centerville, Lakeview PTO (New Playground) - $2,500
2022
- Oskaloosa, Mahaska Future View (Edmunson Park) - $5,000
- Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (Repairs Program) - $5,000
- Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College (New Building Project) - $20,000
- Cedar Rapids, Sleep In Heavenly Peace (Beds/Bedding for Children) - $5,000
2021
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Mount Pleasant, Community Childcare Center (New Childcare Center/Renovations) - $10,000
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Ottumwa, Family Crisis Center ( HVAC System) - $5,000
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Ottumwa, Iowa JAG Inc. (Guiding Underserved Youth to Success)- $5,000
2020
- Des Moines, Iowa Credit Union Foundation (COVID Relief for Members) - $15,700
- Ottumwa, Main Street Streetscape Art Project (Downtown Beautification) - $4,000
- Fairfield, Jefferson County Day Care Center (New Childcare Center) - $25,000
- Oskaloosa, Mahaska County YMCA (New YMCA Facility) - $5,000
2019
- Eddyville PTO (Playground Equipment) - $1,000
- Blakesburg PTO (Baseball Practice Field)- $2,500
- Centerville, Police Department (Taser Equipment)- $2,500
- Albia, Rotary Club (Reservoir Facilities) - $2,500
- Washington, Middle School (Life Skills Classroom) - $2,500
- Ottumwa, Food Bank of Iowa (Equipment for Food Security) - $2,500
- Cedar Rapids, Tanager Place (CR LGBTQ Youth Center) - $5,000
- Pella, 818 Forward with Faith (New Family-style Living Facility) -$5,000
- Fairfield, Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity (Home Renovation) - $5,000