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Iowa grants for Nonprofits

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Endowment Challenge Grants
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to established nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, to help them build endowments that support their long-term sustainability and mission.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Charter Schools Grants Program
$9,404
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Nov 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides funding and support for groups looking to establish new public charter schools in Iowa, promoting educational choice and innovation in teaching methods.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Attraction and Tourism Grant Program
$1,000,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations in Iowa for developing recreational, cultural, and educational attractions that enhance tourism and community vitality.

Community Development
City or township governments
Nordic Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest Grant Program
$50,000
American-Scandinavian Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Upper Midwest to support community programs that preserve and promote Nordic cultural traditions through activities like festivals, workshops, and performances.

Arts
Nonprofits
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Lead Testing Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2026

This program provides funding to public schools and child care centers in Iowa for voluntary testing of drinking water for lead contamination, prioritizing facilities in low-income areas and those serving young children.

Health
Independent school districts
Dekko foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Dekko Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to various organizations in specific counties across the USA to support projects that promote the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.

Education
Nonprofits
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Competitive Grant
$350,000
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Lyon County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community development, education, the arts, economic growth, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Animal Welfare Grant Program
$2,500
Friends Helping Friends Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2027

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local animal shelters and nonprofit organizations in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa, to enhance the care and welfare of homeless and displaced animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) Grant
$35,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, schools, churches, and government organizations in Jones County to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, economic development, food security, and healthcare access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Grant Program
$10,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa-based tourism organizations and entities to promote marketing campaigns that attract out-of-state visitors and boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Western Iowa Journalism Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to community-based news organizations in western Iowa to enhance local journalism and ensure residents have access to accurate and engaging news coverage.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborative projects among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Muscatine-based nonprofits, schools, and government entities in developing projects that promote walking, biking, and public transportation to improve community health and reduce environmental impact.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific communities to support initiatives that enhance social and financial empowerment, improving the well-being of residents through access to resources and capacity building.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Discover Ames Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Discover Ames
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for public events and activities that enhance the quality of life for Ames residents and attract visitors to the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Smile Grants
$5,000
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support for educational projects in Iowa, helping to supply materials and resources that promote learning and improve community health initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in eight Iowa counties to enhance community well-being through initiatives in social issues, education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operating Grants
$500,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts, culture, heritage, and interpretive science organizations in the Greater Des Moines area to help cover their essential operating costs and administrative expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
West Bancorporation Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The West Bancorporation Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Central and Eastern Iowa and parts of Minnesota that serve low- and moderate-income individuals in the areas of human services, education, and arts and culture.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits