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Iowa Income Security and Social Services Grants

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Grants to benefit the Community of Howard County in Iowa
$100,000
Howard County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that aim to improve the quality of life in Howard County, Iowa, through projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and community betterment.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2024

Date Added

May 23, 2024

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is actively seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations operating within Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois. The foundation's mission is deeply rooted in enhancing community well-being through strategic investments in three key areas: culture and the arts, education, and social welfare. This aligns with their overarching goal of fostering a vibrant, educated, and supportive community by addressing critical needs and enriching local life. Within the realm of culture and the arts, the foundation prioritizes cultivating and supporting both visual and performing arts, investing in landmark cultural institutions, and backing new, innovative programs that contribute to community enrichment. For education, their focus extends to pre-K–12 education, encompassing after-school and summer programs, creative learning initiatives, life skills and career training, environmental education with a sustainability emphasis, and crucial mental health programs for students and their families. Social welfare initiatives are designed to support accessible programs for individuals and families, specifically targeting at-risk and low-income family services, food and nutrition support, housing security, immigrant and refugee community support, and physical and mental health services. The foundation's funding strategies support a variety of grant types to achieve its impact goals. These include capital campaigns and acquisitions for construction and renovations, operational and/or program grants for up to three years following a capital campaign, and multi-year program grants, also not exceeding three years. These program grants may also cover general operating expense reimbursement. The target beneficiaries are primarily nonprofit organizations serving the specified counties, and through these organizations, individuals and families who will benefit from improved access to cultural experiences, educational opportunities, and social support. Expected outcomes include a more culturally vibrant community, improved educational outcomes and access, enhanced life skills, increased environmental awareness, better mental health support for students and families, and stronger social safety nets for vulnerable populations. The foundation's strategic priorities are clearly laid out in its long-term funding priorities and its defined areas of focus. Their theory of change appears to be that by strategically investing in these three core areas through various grant mechanisms, they can catalyze positive, sustainable change within the communities of Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, ultimately leading to a more inclusive and thriving society.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Aid to Agencies Grant Program
$15,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This program provides operational funding to nonprofit organizations that assist low to moderate-income residents in Iowa City by addressing critical needs such as shelter, food security, healthcare, and transportation.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Franklin County Community Foundation Grant 2025
$10,000
Franklin County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that improve the quality of life in Franklin County, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and community development.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
Kossuth County Grants
Contact for amount
Kossuth County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in Kossuth County, Iowa, through various community-focused projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Grundy County Community Foundation Grant 2025
Contact for amount
Grundy County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Grundy County to support projects that improve community life in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Arts
Nonprofits
Impact Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater MU.S.catine
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government units in Muscatine County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life through measurable outcomes and collaboration.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
Lee County Youth Services Grant
$5,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lee County, Iowa, that serve youth under 19, focusing on programs that address social, economic, and educational challenges faced by young people.

Youth
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
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
Kowzan / Sandrock Grant Fund
$10,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, churches, and schools in Lee County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs in areas like arts, education, health, and community betterment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cass County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cass County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Cass County, Iowa, for projects that improve community quality of life through civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hellman Lee County IMPACT Grant
$100,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Howard County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Howard County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Howard County, Iowa, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas like arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits