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2026 BCFF Grant Program: Now Accepting Applications!
2026 BCFF Grant Program
The Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF) is now accepting grant applications through February 23, 2026.
Special consideration will be given to high impact projects. If your organization has a project or initiative that is requesting above $5000, we invite you to speak further with the Fund Advisory Committee. Please contact any member of the committee to arrange a time.
General criteria include: Project/initiative must have a charitable purpose and produce a positive impact on the quality of life in local communities
Organization requesting fund is a 501(c)(3), state or local government entity, or other qualifying charitable institution
Organizations that do not meet the qualifying tax designation will not be considered
Applications cannot be accepted for general building maintenance or unrestricted operating expenses
Please view the grant application form for full details and guidelines. For questions, please feel free to reach out to a member of the Fund Advisory Committee.
2025 Grant Recipients
The Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF) awarded $57,900 in grant funding to 23 local charitable projects in early April. Since inception in 2005, the BCFF has granted $592,042 to support Boone County projects such as these.
The 2025 BCFF annual grant marks a unique opportunity for local charitable organizations. In addition to the $20,000 in BCFF grant funds, $37,900 in grant funding was provided by the Harold Rudman Family Foundation. Both funding sources were created to support the mission and goals of local charitable organizations, however those funds from the Rudman Foundation are specifically designated to projects that support senior and veteran populations.
Recipients of the 2025 BCFF Annual Grant Program:
Girls on the Run - Programming
Akron Community Center - Window and Door Upgrades
Albion Area Arts Council - Summer Concert Series
Albion Chamber of Commerce - Holiday Promotion and Light Parade
Albion Economic Development Corporation - Picnic Tables, The Venue
Albion Public Library - Replace Public Computers
Boone Beginnings ECFDC - Curriculum
Boone Central Teammates - Book Vending Machine
Boone County Development Agency - Promotional Campaign
BC Health Center Foundation - Senior Life Solutions Programming
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department - Wildland Fire Equipment
Primrose Volunteer Fire Department - Grass Rig Needs
St. Edward Public Library - Many Backgrounds, One Community
$57,900 granted to local organizations in 2025.
Recipients of the 2025 Rudman Foundation Grants:
Albion Area Arts Council - Summer Concert Series
Beaver Valley Senior Center - Food Programming
Boone County Fitness Center - Pool Safety
Boone County Historical Society - Senior/ADA Drop Off Area
Cedar Rapids Senior Center - Automatic Door
Good Samaritan Society-Albion - Bus
Good Samaritan Society - Remodel
Mel’s Landing - Campground Upgrades
Petersburg Community Foundation - Safety Upgrades
Petersburg Public Library - New Technology
