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Iowa Humanities Grants

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Racial Justice Grant
$50,000
Community Foundation of Greater MU.S.catine
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations, schools, and government units in Muscatine and Louisa Counties to promote racial justice, equity, and inclusion for marginalized communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Human Needs Recovery Grants for Linn County
$17,400,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

Human Needs Recovery Grants for Linn County are available for organizations addressing important community needs aligned with fund priorities. Applications will be reviewed based on criteria including the organization's connection to a system of care, capacity to achieve goals, and equity impact. Five points are possible for each criterion, and successful applicants will receive funding to support their proposed initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
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
Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in Iowa
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and service groups in Jackson County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
$100,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sioux County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Sioux County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

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.

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
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant
$15,000
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public education institutions in Ida County to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches for innovative projects that improve the quality of life and address community needs in Pottawattamie County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation of Van Buren County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified governmental agencies in Van Buren County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life across various sectors such as arts, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits