Foundation of Cornerstone Communities awards 41-thousand dollars in grants to six local nonprofits

FCC Awards $41,100 in Community Impact Grants to Six Local Nonprofits

The Foundation of Cornerstone Communities (FCC) has awarded $41,100 in Community Impact Grant funds to six nonprofit organizations within the GMHC service area. The FCC partners with local organizations on projects that strengthen the health, well-being, and vitality of our communities.

Grant awards were presented to the following organizations:

• Clayton Ridge Youth Sports – Batting cage projects

• GEIDC – Third floor completion project at the Community Resource Center

• Umbrella Arts – Active family mural project along the Hwy 52 corridor

• Colesburg Commercial Club – City park playground equipment

• Garnavillo Community Daycare – Phase 2 of building project

• Guttenberg Park Board – Park bench renovation project

This year, the FCC received a record 18 grant applications totaling $140,000 in funding requests. With this round of awards totaling $41,100, and an additional $8,900 awarded in spring grants, the FCC has provided a combined $50,000 in grants during 2025.