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Iowa grants for County governments

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Public Art Grant 2026
$50,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government partners in Greater Des Moines for creating new public art projects that engage artists and the community.

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
Fremont County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

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
Harrison County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Harrison County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Harrison County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life in areas such as health, education, culture, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Iowa Community Cultural Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal councils in Iowa to support cultural programs, festivals, and tourism projects that promote the state's heritage and stimulate economic development.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for Iowa-based mentor-apprentice teams to preserve and promote traditional and folk art practices through hands-on training and mentorship.

Arts
County 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
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in developing projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
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