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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Community Foundation of Carroll County Grant
Contact for amount
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Carroll County, Iowa, to support community-focused projects that enhance the well-being of local residents.

Community Development
County governments
Viking Foundation of Lincoln Grant
$10,000
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to young people and families facing challenges related to education, poverty, housing, gender, and health, enabling them to access essential resources and support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CIM Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports ministries and organizations within the Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church that focus on community development, health initiatives, and the promotion of racial equity, with the goal of strengthening sustainable and impactful ministries by 2027.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Program Support Grants
$30,000
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
Kowzan / Sandrock Grant Fund
$10,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, and schools in Lee County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs in areas like arts, education, health, and community betterment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rapid Response Grants
$3,000
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
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
Linn County Grants
$15,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives in non-metro areas of Linn County, Iowa, to enhance quality of life and support local development projects.

Community Development
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
Public Art Grant
$50,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local governments in the Greater Des Moines region for public art projects and programming that foster community engagement and enhance cultural expression.

Arts
City or township governments
Community Health Improvement Grants
$150,000
CommonSpirit Health
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals to improve health outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations in their communities.

Health
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
Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) Grant
$75,000
Clinton County Development Association
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 10, 2027

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units for projects that enhance the quality of life and community vitality in Clinton County, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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