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Iowa Community Development Grants

Explore 184 grant opportunities

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
O’Brien County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
O’Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

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

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
Program Support Grant
$60,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits and community organizations serving residents of Linn County, Iowa, to enhance local programs and initiatives that improve quality of life.

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
Historic Preservation Grant Program
$5,000
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County for projects that preserve historic artifacts, structures, and educational programs related to local history.

Arts
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
Community Foundation Uplift Grant
$18,236
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in Black Hawk County, Iowa, for projects focused on urban tree planting, chamber music performances, and professional opera productions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant
$30,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to Iowa-based organizations and groups to support projects that improve the competitiveness of specialty crops, such as fruits and vegetables, benefiting multiple producers across the state.

Agriculture
State governments
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
Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP)
$400,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides financial support to Iowa cities for engineering projects that improve traffic safety and flow on primary roads.

Safety
City or township governments
County-State Traffic Engineering Program (C-STEP)
$200,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa counties for traffic safety and operation improvements on primary roads outside city limits.

Safety
County governments
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
Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) Grant
$75,000
Clinton County Development Association
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations and governmental units in Clinton County, Iowa, for projects that improve social, cultural, educational, and environmental initiatives benefiting local residents.

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
Iowa Thriving Communities Program
$1,300,000
Iowa Finance Authority
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This initiative provides recognition and competitive advantages to Iowa communities developing innovative housing strategies, helping them attract investment and improve housing options for residents.

Housing
City or township governments
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Washington County Riverboat Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Washington County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community well-being and quality of life.

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