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Iowa Education Grants

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The Farmer Rancher Grant Program
$30,000
Minnesota University of Minnesota (NCR-SARE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding for farmers and ranchers in the North Central region to develop and share sustainable agricultural practices through research and educational projects.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community Foundation of Carroll County Grant
Contact for amount
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Carroll County, Iowa, to support community-focused projects that enhance the well-being of local residents.

Community Development
County governments
Viking Foundation of Lincoln Grant
$10,000
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to young people and families facing challenges related to education, poverty, housing, gender, and health, enabling them to access essential resources and support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
$300,000
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This grant provides funding to local educational agencies and community organizations to create or expand after-school and summer programs that enhance academic achievement and support the development of students from low-income schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Fayette County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Fayette County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Fayette County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
C&B Better Initiative
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Dubuque County, Iowa, to support projects that promote health, education, economic empowerment, social inclusion, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant
$3,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in Illinois and Iowa that focus on educating the public about climate change and natural resource depletion or conducting research for sustainable solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Program
$100,000
Bremer County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations in Bremer County to implement projects that combat the opioid crisis through evidence-based strategies, such as overdose prevention and treatment services.

Health
Nonprofits
Floyd County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Floyd County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Floyd County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Teens For Tomorrow Grant
$10,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa, to address community needs in areas such as education, food security, housing, and immigration support, while empowering high school students to engage in philanthropy.

Recreation
City or township governments
O’Brien County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
O’Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in O’Brien County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community quality of life across various fields such as education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Postsecondary) Grant Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Iowa community colleges to improve career and technical education programs, ensuring they meet workforce demands and enhance student skills for high-demand jobs.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Iowa Fatherhood Initiative
$300,000
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Iowa to develop and enhance programs that assist fathers, particularly those who are noncustodial, low-income, or formerly incarcerated, in improving their parenting skills, economic stability, and family relationships.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Des Moines Women’s Club Literature Scholarship
$2,000
Des Moines Women’s Club
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This scholarship provides $2,000 to graduating high school seniors in specific Iowa counties who are passionate about reading and writing and plan to pursue higher education.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Shelby County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Shelby County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Shelby County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Grant Program
$5,000
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County for projects that preserve historic artifacts, structures, and educational programs related to local history.

Arts
Nonprofits
Endow Iowa Grant
$7,500
Community Foundation of Louisa County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit initiatives in Louisa County, Iowa, that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fremont County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Southwest Iowa to support impactful projects in areas such as civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program
$80,000
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to a diverse range of organizations across the USA, including nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, and small businesses, to support projects that align with the Trust's areas of interest.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund
$2,500
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southwest Iowa that focus on improving mental health and substance abuse services through education, awareness, and professional development initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits