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Iowa Community Development Grants

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C&B Better Initiative
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Dubuque County, Iowa, to support projects that promote health, education, economic empowerment, social inclusion, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
North Liberty Targeted Economic Development Grant Program
$10,000
Greater Iowa City
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in North Liberty, Iowa, to support physical improvements to commercial spaces or help home-based businesses transition to a shared workspace.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Program Support Grant
$60,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits and community organizations serving residents of Linn County, Iowa, to enhance local programs and initiatives that improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program
$97,000,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to local governments and planning agencies in Iowa for a wide range of transportation projects that enhance public roads, bridges, and transit systems.

Transportation
City or township governments
RAPID RESPONSE GRANT
$2,500
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for urgent expenses or unexpected opportunities that address critical community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Downtown Façade Improvement Grant
$10,000
City of Knoxville
Local

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to commercial property owners in Knoxville, Iowa, for improving building façades to enhance the downtown area's historic character and boost local economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Omaha Award
$75,000
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area that provide essential services like food, shelter, and health care to vulnerable populations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP)
$400,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides financial support to Iowa cities for engineering projects that improve traffic safety and flow on primary roads.

Safety
City or township governments
County-State Traffic Engineering Program (C-STEP)
$200,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa counties for traffic safety and operation improvements on primary roads outside city limits.

Safety
County governments
Dupaco Nonprofit Grant
$20,000
Dupaco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote affordable housing, workforce development through education and training, or small business growth to enhance community well-being.

Housing
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Program
$25,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This program provides funding and support to established for-profit businesses located in designated Main Street districts in Iowa that are looking to expand or enhance their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
QCCF Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
$20,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Rock Island and Scott Counties to strengthen their internal systems and capabilities, enabling them to better serve their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund
$10,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and churches in Lee County, Iowa, and nearby areas to address local needs in arts, education, health, and community betterment initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Annual Community Grants
Contact for amount
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Jefferson County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community services, education, arts, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dickinson County Endowment Fund
Contact for amount
Dickinson County Endowment Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Dickinson County that are dedicated to improving community quality of life through civic, educational, charitable, or public-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits