Brissman Foundation grants open for Milan nonprofits
Each year, the Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation awards grants to support projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in the Village of Milan, Illinois. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Applications for the 2025 Brissman Foundation grants are now open. Organizations can apply for up to $10,000 to support their work in areas such as youth development, community development, cultural activities, and the
women in philanthropy event featuring local experts
The Quad Cities Community Foundation will host Women and Wealth, a panel conversation on purposeful planning for giving and legacy on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. This free event will feature a panel of local experts offering guidance on how women can align their values, financial goals, and philanthropic aspirations. “Women today are leading in philanthropy, business, and community service, and they are doing it with purpose,” said Anne Calder, Community Foundation vice president of development.
$315,000 in grants available for river-based projects
The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 QC River Connections Grant Program on August 1. Made possible by the Walton Family Foundation and guided by the Clean River Advisory Council (C-RAC), the grant program supports local organizations leading efforts to address environmental and community challenges along the Mississippi River. Launched in 2023, QC River Connections Grants are designed to lift the voices and experiences of those most affected by environmental