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Iowa Capacity Building Grants

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2024 Fall ORGANIZATION SUPPORT GRANT
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for their general operating costs or capacity-building projects to enhance their services and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jasper Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Jasper Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Jasper County, Iowa, that are making a positive impact in their community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Linn County Grants
$10,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments for innovative projects that improve community life and development in non-metro areas of Linn County, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Development Grant Program Targeting Underestimated Businesses
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding and business support to small business owners in Iowa City who are certified or eligible as Targeted Small Businesses, focusing on those owned by women, minorities, service-disabled veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Iowa West Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Iowa West Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that aim to improve lives and strengthen communities in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation Grant
$40,000
Dupaco Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides tailored consulting services to nonprofit organizations in Iowa and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, helping them improve operational efficiency and community impact without offering direct financial support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) Grant
$75,000
Clinton County Development Association
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support for economic, civic, or community development projects in Clinton County, allowing organizations to request up to $75,000 with a required 25% match.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Endowment Challenge Grants
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to established nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, to help them build endowments that support their long-term sustainability and mission.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants
$5,000
Veridian Credit Union Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy and employment readiness for residents in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) Grant
$35,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, schools, churches, and government organizations in Jones County to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, economic development, food security, and healthcare access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Audubon County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Audubon County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

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

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants
Contact for amount
Muscatine Housing Cluster
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support for housing initiatives in Muscatine County, Iowa, aimed at improving housing stability and quality for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
System and Capacity Building Grants
$200,000
Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve infrastructure and drive significant system changes in dental health initiatives across Iowa.

Health
Nonprofits
Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Program
$25,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in the Omaha metro area that focus on improving economic stability, housing, maternal health, and mental health for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grants
$7,500
Community Foundation Greater Des Moines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Des Moines to strengthen their internal capacity through initiatives like strategic planning, leadership development, and financial stability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits