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Benton County Grants
$10,000
Benton County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Catalyst Building Remediation
$100,000
Iowa
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Iowa cities for the redevelopment or rehabilitation of underutilized buildings to promote economic growth and community revitalization.

Agriculture
City or township governments
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
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
Work-Based Learning Leadership and Investment for Field Training (WBL-LIFT) Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This grant provides funding to Iowa school districts to recruit and train educators for work-based learning programs, enhancing student access to career-focused experiences and improving workforce readiness.

Education
Independent school districts
Workforce Pell Grant Program
$7,395
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This initiative provides financial aid to Iowa institutions for short-term workforce training programs that help low-income students gain skills for high-demand jobs without needing to enroll in traditional degree programs.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Homegrown Talent Grant
$6,000
Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to recent graduates from the Iowa Lakes Corridor region who return to their hometowns to live and work, helping them with student loans, mortgage payments, or childcare expenses.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants
$5,000
Veridian Credit Union Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy and employment readiness for residents in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Development Fund (84F)
$25,000
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to organizations in Iowa that are establishing or expanding registered apprenticeship programs in high-demand occupations, supporting on-the-job training for apprentices.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Grant Program
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to women, minorities, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities in Iowa to help them start or grow their small businesses through targeted coaching and assistance.

Business and Commerce
County governments
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
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Secondary) 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 local education agencies in Iowa to enhance career and technical education programs, helping students gain essential skills for high-demand jobs while promoting access for underserved populations.

Education
Independent school districts
LGBTQIA2S+ Equality Fund
$20,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve and advocate for the LGBTQIA2S+ community in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, focusing on youth, elders, and initiatives that promote equity and inclusion.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Junior League Mildred Anderson Community Grant Program
$1,500
Siouxland Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the greater Siouxland area for community projects that engage volunteers and address local needs.

Science and Technology
County governments
Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Program
$25,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in the Omaha metro area that focus on improving economic stability, housing, maternal health, and mental health for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities
$3,000
Arts Midwest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Johnson County, Iowa, that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or are located in underserved areas, helping them cover operating costs and improve their physical spaces.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses