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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Jasper Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Jasper Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Jasper County, Iowa, that are making a positive impact in their community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Linn County Grants
$10,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments for innovative projects that improve community life and development in non-metro areas of Linn County, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
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 funding to Iowa cities for improving traffic operations and safety on primary roads through targeted spot or linear enhancements.

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 of cities, covering a portion of construction costs for both single-location and multi-location projects.

Safety
County governments
Business Development Grant Program Targeting Underestimated Businesses
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding and business support to small business owners in Iowa City who are certified or eligible as Targeted Small Businesses, focusing on those owned by women, minorities, service-disabled veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Research/Development Grants
$3,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports visual artists in eastern Iowa to develop innovative projects that promote community engagement, equity, and environmental awareness.

Arts
Individuals
Waterloo Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Waterloo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Waterloo, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being, cultural enrichment, education, economic development, and inclusion for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Career Pathways Technical Skills Partner Program
$70,000
Best Buy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that offer hands-on STEAM training and paid summer internships for teens aged 16-19 from low-income areas, in partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Centers.

Education
Nonprofits
Iowa West Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Iowa West Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that aim to improve lives and strengthen communities in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Downtown Business Support Program
$5,000
Iowa County Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property and business owners in Iowa County's downtown area for exterior improvements and signage enhancements to foster a vibrant business environment.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Howard County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Howard County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Howard County, Iowa, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas like arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dupaco Nonprofit Grant
$20,000
Dupaco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Impact Match Grant Program
$250,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible organizations in specific Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska counties for impactful community projects in areas like economic development, health services, education, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation Grant
$40,000
Dupaco Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides tailored consulting services to nonprofit organizations in Iowa and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, helping them improve operational efficiency and community impact without offering direct financial support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Theisen’s More for Your Community Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local organizations within 60 miles of Theisen’s stores that address essential needs for families and children, focusing on areas like food security, shelter, education, and health.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Montgomery County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Montgomery County Community Foundation (MCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Montgomery County, Iowa, to support impactful projects in areas like health, education, and community services.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government partners in Greater Des Moines for creating new public art projects that engage artists and the community.

Arts
City or township governments