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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Rural Innovation Grant Program
$50,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to Iowa's small city and county governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative housing solutions that increase availability in rural communities.

Housing
City or township governments
Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants
Contact for amount
Muscatine Housing Cluster
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support for housing initiatives in Muscatine County, Iowa, aimed at improving housing stability and quality for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Washington County Riverboat Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Washington County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community well-being and quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
System and Capacity Building Grants
$200,000
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve infrastructure and drive significant system changes in dental health initiatives across Iowa.

Health
Nonprofits
Greene County Community Foundation Grant
$35,000
Greene County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greene County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community services, economic development, public safety, and recreational activities for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that empower women and children by promoting self-sufficiency and dismantling barriers to opportunity in the community.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Community Corps AmeriCorps Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides community organizations and local agencies with AmeriCorps members to enhance access to health services and address social determinants of health in their communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Downtown Revitalization Fund
$650,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This program provides funding to small Iowa cities and counties to revitalize downtown areas by improving building exteriors and public infrastructure, enhancing safety, accessibility, and economic vitality.

Community Development
City or township governments
Adler Theatre Fund
Contact for amount
The Cultural Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for artistic performances and programming at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, encouraging diverse cultural expressions and collaboration within the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Marion County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Marion County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Marion County, Iowa, to support innovative projects that improve the quality of life for local residents across various sectors, including health, education, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Big Field Fund Project Grants
$8,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Uplift Grants
$18,236
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that enhance cultural enrichment, community beautification, and classical music performances in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Arts
Nonprofits
Women United Grants Program
$50,000
Women United of Siouxland
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs and projects that improve the lives of children in the Siouxland area, focusing on education, health, and safety initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Iowa County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Iowa County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Iowa County to support community-driven projects that enhance quality of life, focusing on areas such as health, safety, youth empowerment, and vibrant communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, for projects that enhance culture and the arts, education, and social welfare, particularly for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Futuro Latino Fund
$15,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, focusing on cultural enrichment, socioeconomic development, and community empowerment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
United Way of Winneshiek County Grant Program
Contact for amount
United Way of Winneshiek County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies that deliver essential health and human services to improve the quality of life for residents in Winneshiek County, Iowa.

Health
City or township governments
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
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals