Grants Awarded

Cedar Valley Kids is partnering with UnityPoint Health/Allen Hospital to construct a childcare center at the North Crossing site. The $300,000 award will go towards the design and building costs of the...

The Waterloo Public Library strives to be a safe space for community youth. BHCGA Board members awarded the Friends of the Waterloo Public Library $96,000 to help the library update its youth and teen...

24/7 BLAC offers a five-week pre-homeownership program, which provides counseling and management services to help increase Black homeownership in the community. The $54,000 award from BHCGA will go towards...

Through House of Hope in Waterloo, the Pillars program is pivotal for girls transitioning out of foster care. With the $36,000 awarded by BHCGA, House of Hope plans to replace the front porch of the Pillars...

BHCGA Board members love to see collaborative projects between two cities. With the $34,000 awarded, the City of Evansdale plans to build a dog park in Willow Run Park, a beautiful green space between...

BHCGA awarded the Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls $23,814 for its shelter staff expansion. Adding a full-time third-shift staff member to the men's shelter in Waterloo will allow the Salvation...

The Jesse Cosby Center is an asset to the North side of Waterloo, and Board members are thrilled to contribute to its rebuild project. With the $20,000 awarded by BHCGA, the Jesse Cosby Center will upgrade...

BHCGA awarded ImPACTT Foundation $5,000 for their 16-week Young Gentleman's Beautillion program. The Beautillion program celebrates young African American males in the Cedar Valley and provides professional...

Every town needs a place to gather and the Janesville Public Library will soon make renovations to create a multi-functional community space. With the $75,000 award from BHCGA, the Janesville Public Library...

With the $50,000 award from BHCGA, the City of Reinbeck plans to install a new ADA-compliant family bathhouse at the community aquatic center. As a result, families who frequent the pool will have a family-friendly...