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Iowa grants for County governments

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Warren County Trails Grant
$500
Warren County Philanthropic Partnership
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance, safety, and enhancement of recreational walking and cycling trails in Warren County.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program
$97,000,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and transportation agencies for improving roads, bridges, and transit infrastructure, including projects for pedestrians and cyclists.

Transportation
City or township governments
Sioux County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Sioux County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

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
Dallas County Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Dallas County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in Dallas County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being across various sectors such as health, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2026

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
Community Event Grant
$10,000
Missouri River Historic Development
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community events in Woodbury County, Iowa, that promote engagement, unity, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dekko foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Dekko Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to various organizations in specific counties across the USA to support projects that promote the healthy development of children from birth to age 18.

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

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

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
Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant Program
$25,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Iowa businesses and farmers for projects that increase the use of local agricultural products, create jobs, and promote long-term economic growth in the farming sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Greene County Community Foundation Grant
$35,000
Greene County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

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
Winneshiek County Community Foundation Grants
$20,000
Winneshiek County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Winneshiek County, Iowa, for projects that improve community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, environment, and health.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grow Greene County Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
Greene County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greene County, Iowa, for projects that enhance the community's development and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP)
$500,000
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and the Iowa DOT for improving roadway safety through targeted projects, traffic control devices, and educational outreach.

Transportation
County governments
Shared Visions Preschool Program
Contact for amount
Iowa Department of Education (IDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for preschool programs in Iowa that serve at-risk children aged three to five, focusing on those from low-income families and communities with high child poverty rates.

Education
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program
$4,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering a 50/50% federal matching Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant of $1000 to $10,000 for Iowa Fire Departments serving small communities, prioritizing those who have not received funds previously, have submitted Iowa Wildland Fire Reports, and demonstrate a strong need for wildland fire suppression resources.

Natural Resources
County governments
Improve Quality of Life in Iowa
Contact for amount
Akron Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local government entities in Akron, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Certified Local Government Grant Program
$100,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa cities, counties, and land use districts for local historic preservation projects, including National Register nominations and educational initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments