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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Oโ€™Brien County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
Oโ€™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 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
Program Support Grant
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations serving Linn County, Iowa, to develop innovative programs or sustain ongoing initiatives that benefit the community.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Shelby County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Shelby County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Shelby County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Endow Iowa Grant
$7,500
Community Foundation of Louisa County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit initiatives in Louisa County, Iowa, that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fremont County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Fremont County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Southwest Iowa to support impactful projects in areas such as civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program
$80,000
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to a diverse range of organizations across the USA, including nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, and small businesses, to support projects that align with the Trust's areas of interest.

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

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

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
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
Iowa Savings Bank Grants
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
Community Foundation of Jackson County Grants in Iowa
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Jackson County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and service groups in Jackson County, Iowa, for projects that address community needs and improve quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cass County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cass County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Cass County, Iowa, for projects that improve community quality of life through civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa-based organizations and agencies in developing projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Native American tribal organizations
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program
$500,000
Iowa Finance Authority (IFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Iowa communities for upgrading wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities, prioritizing those with financial disadvantages and projects that improve water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Scott County Regional Authority Grant
$100,000
Scott County Regional Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and healthcare providers in Scott County, Iowa, to fund projects that enhance education, health, arts, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hawarden Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Hawarden Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Hawarden, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024 Fall ORGANIZATION SUPPORT GRANT
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for their general operating costs or capacity-building projects to enhance their services and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits