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Iowa Community Development Grants

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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
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2025

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
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
Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Substance Abuse Fund
$2,500
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southwest Iowa that focus on improving mental health and substance abuse services through education, awareness, and professional development initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 22, 2025

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
Big Field Fund Project Grants
$8,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Research/Development Grants
$3,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports visual artists in eastern Iowa who are developing innovative projects that promote community engagement, equity, and environmental awareness.

Arts
Individuals
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 2025
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
C&B Better Initiative
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits in Dubuque County, Iowa, to support projects that promote health, education, economic empowerment, social inclusion, and community development.

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
2025 Strategic Alignment Grants
$25,000
Community Foundation Greater Des Moines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Des Moines for collaborative projects that enhance community support and inter-organizational partnerships.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

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
Public housing authorities
2025 Discover Ames Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Discover Ames
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides funding to public and private organizations for cultural, educational, recreational, and artistic events that enhance community life and attract visitors to Ames, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Allamakee County Emerging Needs Mini Grants
$1,000
Allamakee County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

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
Oโ€™brien County Community Foundation Grant
$100,000
Oโ€™Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Oโ€™Brien County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community quality of life across various fields such as education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Rural Healthcare Grants
$6,000
St. Lukeโ€™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
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