How We Fund Excellence

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The Quad Cities Cultural Trust has spent years building funds and investing in the region’s deeply-rooted amenities. It didn’t happen overnight, and the work isn’t done yet! Each year the QCCT Board of Directors and Partner Organizations engage in a Granting Process which identifies the areas of greatest need and ensures that each and every dollar is maximized, because Culture Matters Here and it Always Will.

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Every two years, each Legacy Partner completes a comprehensive application scored by The Cultural Trust Trustees. Scores determine a funding range between 5%-20% of their vital operating budgets, based on mission impact, public reach, and long-term vision.

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