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Iowa grants for Nonprofits

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Human Rights Grant
$20,000
City of Iowa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and community groups in Iowa City that are working to promote equality, combat discrimination, and raise awareness of human rights issues through new projects.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Sioux County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Sioux County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Sioux County, Iowa, to support community-enhancing initiatives in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hellman Lee County IMPACT Grant
$100,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, and schools in Lee County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and enhance local capacity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jasper Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Jasper Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Jasper County, Iowa, for innovative community projects that improve quality of life across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Linn County Grants
$10,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments for innovative projects that improve community life and development in non-metro areas of Linn County, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Morrison Area Community Foundation Grant
$2,500
Morrison Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Morrison area that are working on projects to improve education, culture, recreation, and the local economy.

Education
City or township governments
Workforce Pell Grant Program
$7,395
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This initiative provides financial aid to Iowa institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help low-income students gain skills for high-demand jobs without needing to enroll in traditional degree programs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Waterloo Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Waterloo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Waterloo, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being, cultural enrichment, education, economic development, and inclusion for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Iowa West Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Iowa West Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that aim to improve lives and strengthen communities in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Commercial Exterior (Façade) Grant and Signage Grant
$5,000
Iowa County Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property and business owners in Iowa County's downtown area for exterior improvements and signage enhancements to foster a vibrant business environment.

Community Development
Small businesses
Howard County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Howard County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Howard County, Iowa, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas like arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Paint Iowa Beautiful
Contact for amount
Keep Iowa Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This program provides paint and coatings to Iowa communities for volunteer-led projects that beautify public spaces and foster civic pride.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact Match Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation Grant
$40,000
Dupaco Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides tailored consulting services to nonprofit organizations in Iowa and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, helping them improve operational efficiency and community impact without offering direct financial support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Theisen’s More for Your Community Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local organizations within 60 miles of Theisen’s stores that address essential needs for families and children, focusing on areas like food security, shelter, education, and health.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits