Readlyn Community Fund

02/26/2026

The 2026 Readlyn Community Fund application is now available. Due April 15.

More information and application:

04/28/2025

In 2005, a fund was established at the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa by the Readlyn Telephone Company. Funds were managed through an annual grants process to distribute what had become known as the Readlyn Community Foundation.

To provide a stronger connection and greater local impact, the Readlyn Community Fund transitioned in 2023 from a CFNEIA affiliate to its own 501(c)3 organization serving the Readlyn area.

Recently, the Board met to award grants for the 2025 cycle. As usual, we did not have enough funds available to fully fund all of the projects received.

YOU can help us make a bigger impact in Readlyn by donating directly to the Readlyn Community Fund. We have an account at Readlyn Savings Bank or you can drop off a donation with any Board Member. (Sharon Davis, Jill Schwickerath, Jaci Hogan, Jill Krall, Kyle Shores, Danny Sickles, David Matthias)

Our Mission is to provide support for projects benefiting the people of Readlyn.

Send a message to learn more

02/27/2025

The 2025 Readlyn Community Fund Grant Application is now available. Due April 15.

You can find the information on our website at:

In 2005, a fund was established at the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa by the Readlyn Telephone Company. Funds were managed through an annual grants process to distribute what had become known as the Readlyn Community Foundation.

06/11/2024

The Readlyn Community Fund Board of Directors announces the 2024 Grant recipients!
Community Lutheran School - STEAM, Brainy Learning for Kids
Readlyn Fire Department - PPE Washer/Extractor
Readlyn Elementary - 6th Grade Science, OpenSciEd
Northeast Iowa Food Bank - Feeding Families in Readlyn

04/15/2024

The Deadline is TODAY!!!

02/19/2024

Application materials for the 2024 Grant Cycle are now available!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b1JF9F_MmcXjVb1k9H1XVT0wLIxKXY-q?usp=sharing

Eligibility to Apply
Organizations must provide benefits to the people of Readlyn and must meet the following criteria in order to apply for a grant:
 Be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a government entity.
 Be current with Readlyn Community Fund reporting procedures.
 Be current with all state and federal reporting requirements, such as filing of 990 forms.

08/21/2023

Last night, Readlyn Community Fund Committee members presented checks to the 2023 grant recipients.
Recipients include:
Readlyn Police Department
Readlyn Fire Department
Readlyn EMS
Wapsie Valley High School - Industrial Tech
Northeast Iowa Food Bank

04/06/2023

If you are a non-profit benefitting the people of Readlyn, you can access our 2023 Grant Application Materials here:

03/25/2023

The Readlyn Community Fund had been an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa since 2005. To provide a stronger connection and greater local impact, the Readlyn Community Fund has transitioned from a CFNEIA affiliate to its own 501(c)3 organization serving the Readlyn area.

The Readlyn Community Fund is now accepting applications for funding for the 2023-24 grant cycle. Applications for funding will be due May 15, 2023. To obtain more information, including a funding application, email [email protected].

The Readlyn Community Fund Board Members include: Sharon Davis, Jaci Hogan, Jill Krall, David Matthias, Amy Sheppard, Danny Sickles, Jill Schwickerath, and Kyle Shores. To learn more about how you can donate to support the Readlyn Community Fund, contact any Board Member.

03/25/2023

Introducing the BRAND NEW Readlyn Community Fund. We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization.

The mission of the Readlyn Community Fund is to provide support for projects benefiting the people of Readly through and annual grant process.

Stay tuned to learn more!