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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
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
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 – 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
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
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
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
Bishop's Education Grant
$3,000
Diocese of Sioux City
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This funding opportunity assists Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Sioux City with financial support for evangelistic and catechetical projects aimed at parish renewal and community engagement.

Education
Exclusive - see details
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
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants
$1,000
Alliant Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Competitive Highway Bridge Program
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT Federal Highway Administration )
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

Transportation
State 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
Humanities Project Grant
$30,000
State Historical Society of Iowa
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports public humanities projects in Iowa that foster community engagement and educational programming about the human experience, available to individuals, nonprofits, local governments, and higher education institutions.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

The Economic Development Match Grant aims to support economic development projects in Woodbury County, Iowa, by encouraging collaboration and higher funding levels. Eligible projects must align with at least one of MRHD’s four focus areas: job creation and retention, workforce development, impactful new projects or services, and community development for improved quality of life. Proposals must be sustainable without further grants, demonstrate community priority, be available to Woodbury County citizens, and leverage diverse resources. The application period runs from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, with funding decisions announced by August 2, 2024. Awards range from $250,000 to $1,000,000, with a total of $1,000,000 available for the FY24 cycle. Grant recipients must complete projects within four years and match awarded funds dollar-for-dollar. Eligible applicants include educational entities, local governments, and tax-exempt organizations based in Woodbury County, IA. Only one application per funding opportunity is allowed per tax-exempt organization, whereas educational entities and local governments can submit multiple applications from different units. Applications are submitted online via Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager software and must include detailed budgets, proof of eligibility, and letters of support.

Community Development
City or township governments