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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Fayette County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Fayette County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Fayette County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

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
Floyd County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Floyd County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Floyd County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bettendorf Rotary Grant Program
$5,000
Rotary Club of Bettendorf
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, focusing on programs that address basic human needs, benefit youth, or enhance community welfare.

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
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
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
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 funding to Iowa cities for improving traffic operations and safety on primary roads through targeted spot or linear enhancements.

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 of cities, covering a portion of construction costs for both single-location and multi-location projects.

Safety
County governments
Waterloo Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Waterloo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Waterloo, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being, cultural enrichment, education, economic development, and inclusion for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Howard County Community Foundation Grants
$15,000
Howard County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Howard County, Iowa, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas like arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

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

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

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
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
Kossuth County Community Foundation Grants
$1,000
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that enhance community well-being in Kossuth County, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and emergency services.

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
Legacy & Community Attraction Funds
$10,000
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for projects that promote the area's history, culture, or community attractions, benefiting local residents and visitors.

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

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

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
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