Iowa Community Development Grants

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

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.

This funding opportunity supports local governments in beautifying roadside areas along primary highways by providing financial assistance for planting seeds or live plants.

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.

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Sioux City for new or upgraded religious education and evangelization initiatives.

This funding opportunity assists Iowa cities in constructing accessible curb ramps to improve pedestrian safety and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in designated Davenport neighborhoods for property improvements, focusing on enhancing exterior conditions and preserving architectural character.

This program provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners in eight Iowa counties for essential home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades, and lead hazard mitigation.

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and the Iowa DOT for improving roadway safety through targeted projects, traffic control devices, and educational outreach.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and community organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that focus on addressing hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible businesses in designated Main Street districts across Iowa for projects that promote economic growth, job creation, and community revitalization.

This program provides funding to Iowa cities, counties, and land use districts for local historic preservation projects, including National Register nominations and educational initiatives.

This funding program provides financial support for community-driven projects that promote innovation, sustainability, and development in areas near POET facilities across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports public humanities projects in Iowa that foster community engagement and educational programming about the human experience, available to individuals, nonprofits, local governments, and higher education institutions.

This program provides $1,000 grants to local businesses in Carroll County to improve their storefronts and attract more customers through various facade enhancements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public facility improvements and the acquisition of affordable rental housing to benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Iowa City.

Application forms are now available for the 2024 Barbara Csomay Be Bold Grants, which are awarded annually by the Iowa Conference United Women in Faith (UWFaith). Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to active local UWFaith units in Iowa that want to begin a new project involving multiple members to serve the community. Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to units that are planning to repeat a project or have an ongoing project involving multiple members. In addition, grants of up to $1,000 will be available for women in ministry—clergy and laywomen—to participate in an educational event or class. The money could be used for seminary, the School for Lay Ministry, Mission u, the Preaching Academy, etc. The grants are made possible by major funds from the estate of Barbara Csomay (SO-may), a longtime United Methodist Woman member from Kanawha, that were designated to Iowa Conference United Methodist Women (Now United Women in Faith). Csomay, a retired music teacher and band director, died in 2015. The grants' purpose is to energize units and engage them in their communities with new initiatives. Be Bold Grants will not be awarded to organizations that already receive money from Iowa Conference UWFaith Grants from Barbara Csomay funds for the United Women in Faith national mission institution in Iowa — Families Forward— will be considered annually, with the amount to be determined. Only applications from local United Women in Faith units will be considered. Contact Iowa Conference UWF president Gladys Alvarez (gkna2001@aol.com) or treasurer Helen Pollock (helen.pollock.138@gmail.com) with questions. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: May 1st