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Iowa grants for City or township governments

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Scott County Regional Authority Grant
$100,000
Scott County Regional Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and healthcare providers in Scott County, Iowa, to fund projects that enhance education, health, arts, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dubuque Area Tech Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 30, 2025

This program provides funding and technology assessments to small nonprofits in the Dubuque area that lack dedicated IT staff, helping them improve their technology infrastructure and operational efficiency.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible local government partners in Greater Des Moines for the creation and installation of public art projects that enhance community engagement with water trails and public spaces.

Arts
City or township governments
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and ICON Water Trails (ICON)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to government partner communities for creating new public art projects that enhance community engagement and interaction with local water trails and access points.

Arts
City or township governments
Swisher Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance community wellness, education, and engagement for residents of Swisher, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Innovation Grant Program
$50,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This program provides funding to Iowa's small city and county governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations to develop innovative housing solutions that increase availability in rural communities.

Housing
City or township governments
Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Grant Program
$20,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small Iowa city and county governments, as well as tribal governments, to improve local housing policies and attract housing development through workshops and data-driven assessments.

Housing
City or township governments
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Woodbury County, Iowa, to implement impactful economic development projects that create jobs, enhance community services, and improve quality of life.

Community Development
County governments
Iowa Savings Bank Grants
Contact for amount
Iowa Savings Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that benefit residents of Carroll County and Sac County in Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in specific Iowa counties to support initiatives in social issues, education, family life, community betterment, and health and recreation.

Social Advocacy
County governments
Muscatine Health Support Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve community health and healthcare services in Muscatine and surrounding areas.

Health
City or township governments
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
2026 Iowa Thriving Communities Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Finance Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program recognizes and supports Iowa communities that implement innovative housing strategies to meet local housing demands, enhancing their competitiveness for federal housing tax credits.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Allamakee County Emerging Needs Mini Grants
$1,000
Allamakee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in Allamakee County, Iowa, to support small-scale community development, promotion, and education projects that address local needs.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural Healthcare Grants
$6,000
St. Luke’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides matching funds to rural Iowa organizations for emergency care equipment, training, and transportation initiatives to improve pre-hospital emergency services.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Spring Capacity Building Grants
$2,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Johnson County, Iowa, to enhance their operational capacity through infrastructure and technology upgrades, with a focus on benefiting grassroots and BIPOC-led initiatives.

Capacity Building
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.

Arts
City or township governments
Quality of Life in O’Brien County in Iowa
$15,000
O’Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in O’Brien County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various focus areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Arts
Nonprofits