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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Woodbury County, Iowa, to implement impactful economic development projects that create jobs, enhance community services, and improve quality of life.

Community Development
County governments
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Competitive Grant
$350,000
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Art Project Grants for Artists and Nonprofit Organizations in Iowa
$25,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Iowa-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and government units for innovative arts projects that engage the community and promote cultural development.

Arts
Nonprofits
United Way of the Great River Region Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of the Great River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, focusing on projects that improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

Education
Nonprofits
Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) Grant
$35,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, schools, churches, and government organizations in Jones County to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, economic development, food security, and healthcare access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Thriving Communities Program
$1,300,000
Iowa Finance Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This initiative provides recognition and competitive advantages to Iowa communities developing innovative housing strategies, helping them attract investment and improve housing options for residents.

Housing
City or township governments
Audubon County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Audubon County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Audubon County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community life in areas such as health, education, culture, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Grant Program
$10,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Iowa Tourism Grant Program, funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to Iowa-based tourism-related entities for marketing initiatives, meetings, and events that align with IEDA's marketing plan, with a total of $300,000 available for projects to be implemented in the 2025 fiscal year.

Recreation
Nonprofits
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
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
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