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Iowa grants for Small businesses

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Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
$25,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations in Iowa that are establishing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations, supporting on-the-job training for apprentices.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Gary Dolphin Journalism Grant
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This grant provides financial support to independent local journalism organizations in the tri-state area to help them recruit and retain journalists and enhance their operational capacity for delivering reliable news.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Public Art Matching Grant Program
$3,000
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides funding to support creative public art projects in Iowa City that are accessible to the community, encouraging collaboration among artists, organizations, and individuals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Healthy Hometowns: Maternal Health Hub and Spoke Program
$19,927,775
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to improve maternal healthcare access in rural Iowa by supporting hospitals and healthcare networks in providing comprehensive services for pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Health
Small businesses
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Healthy Hometowns: Mobile Integrated Health Program
$721,425
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering Emergency Medical Services in rural Iowa to develop or expand Mobile Integrated Health programs that improve access to non-emergency healthcare services.

Health
Nonprofits
Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Grant Program
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to women, minorities, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities in Iowa to help them start or grow their small businesses through targeted coaching and assistance.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant Program
$25,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Iowa businesses and farmers for projects that increase the use of local agricultural products, create jobs, and promote long-term economic growth in the farming sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Downtown Economic Development Grant Program
$25,000
City of Decorah
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to property owners and long-term leaseholders in downtown Decorah for exterior building renovations and the conversion of upper-story spaces into residential units, promoting economic growth and community vibrancy.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Oskaloosa CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program
$50,000
City of Oskaloosa
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and tenants in Oskaloosa's historic downtown districts for exterior building improvements that preserve and enhance the area's architectural integrity.

Community Development
Individuals
Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Johnson County, Iowa, that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or are located in underserved areas, helping them cover operating costs and improve their physical spaces.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Iowa Apprenticeship Training Program 84E
$3,000,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to registered apprenticeship sponsors in Iowa to help cover costs associated with training apprentices through structured employment and in-person instruction.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits