Iowa Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations in enhancing the competitiveness of specialty crops through research, market development, and educational initiatives that benefit the broader agricultural industry.

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

This funding opportunity supports local Main Street programs in Iowa to help property owners rehabilitate commercial buildings in historic downtown areas, fostering economic growth and community revitalization.

This program provides financial support to local government departments and nonprofit organizations in Spencer, Iowa, for projects that promote community development and economic growth.

This program provides financial assistance to Iowa communities for upgrading wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities, prioritizing those with financial disadvantages and projects that improve water quality.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and healthcare providers in Scott County, Iowa, to fund projects that enhance education, health, arts, and community services.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Hawarden, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

This program provides funding to Iowa city and county governments for transportation infrastructure projects that promote long-term economic development, particularly in industrial and manufacturing sectors.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Sioux County, Iowa, to support community-enhancing initiatives in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, and schools in Lee County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and enhance local capacity.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Jasper County, Iowa, for innovative community projects that improve quality of life across various sectors such as arts, education, health, and recreation.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Iowa cities and counties for the construction of community facilities such as day care centers, senior centers, and homeless shelters, benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.

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.

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

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Iowa cities and counties for developing essential community facilities and creating small recreational parks to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents.

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.

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.

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.