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Iowa Workforce Development Grants

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Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant
$100,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for small dairy producers in Iowa to enhance their processing capabilities through modernization and efficiency improvements.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
Healthy Hometowns: Communities of Care Co-Location Program
$24,033,502
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to organizations in rural Iowa for establishing collaborative healthcare sites that integrate various health and social services to improve access and outcomes for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
PFund Scholarship for LGBTQIA Individuals
$12,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2027

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Education
Individuals
Healthy Hometowns: Mobile Integrated Health Program
$721,425
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering Emergency Medical Services in rural Iowa to develop or expand Mobile Integrated Health programs that improve access to non-emergency healthcare services.

Health
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
Credentials to Careers Grant
$50,000
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Iowa school districts for developing and expanding Career and Technical Education programs that help students earn industry-recognized credentials, preparing them for high-demand careers.

Education
Independent school districts
Iowa Community Corps AmeriCorps Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This program provides community organizations and local agencies with AmeriCorps members to enhance access to health services and address social determinants of health in their communities.

Health
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
Strengthening Families and Communities RFP
$150,000
Telligen Community Initiative (TCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits in Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Iowa that are working to improve community health by addressing social drivers of health through impactful programs and initiatives.

Health
City or township 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 grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Omaha metropolitan area that focus on improving community well-being and addressing social justice issues through general operating funds.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Stipend Program
$2,000
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This program provides financial support to Iowa educators who have earned a specialized endorsement in dyslexia instruction and are actively working to assist students with dyslexia in K-12 settings.

Education
Individuals
Iowa Rural Residency Program
$750,000
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited medical institutions and organizations to establish or expand residency programs in rural Iowa, addressing healthcare workforce shortages and improving access to medical care in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Career Academy Incentive Fund
$5,000,000
Iowa Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between school districts and community colleges in Iowa to create and expand career academy programs that provide high school students with access to high-quality career and technical education aligned with workforce needs.

Education
Independent school districts