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Iowa Community Development Grants

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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
North Liberty Targeted Economic Development Grant Program
$10,000
Greater Iowa City
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in North Liberty, Iowa, to support physical improvements to commercial spaces or help home-based businesses transition to a shared workspace.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
RAPID RESPONSE GRANT
$2,500
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for urgent expenses or unexpected opportunities that address critical community needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
$290,000
Iowa City Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for public facility improvements and the acquisition of affordable rental housing to benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Iowa City.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Omaha Award
$75,000
Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area that provide essential services like food, shelter, and health care to vulnerable populations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Paint Iowa Beautiful
Contact for amount
Keep Iowa Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This program provides paint and coatings to Iowa communities for volunteer-led projects that beautify public spaces and foster civic pride.

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
Homegrown Talent Grant
$6,000
Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to recent graduates from the Iowa Lakes Corridor region who return to their hometowns to live and work, helping them with student loans, mortgage payments, or childcare expenses.

Workforce Development
Individuals
African American Unity Fund
$30,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations and projects that benefit the African American community in Omaha and surrounding areas, focusing on areas such as arts, basic needs, community development, health, and capacity building.

Community Development
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
Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program
$1,000
Big Grove For Good
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.

Environment
Individuals
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
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Futuro Latino Fund
$15,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, focusing on cultural enrichment, socioeconomic development, and community empowerment.

Community Development
Nonprofits