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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation of Van Buren County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified governmental agencies in Van Buren County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life across various sectors such as arts, health, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Discover Ames Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Discover Ames
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides funding to public and private organizations for cultural, educational, recreational, and artistic events that enhance community life and attract visitors to Ames, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grants
$1,000
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations working on projects that improve community life in Worth County, Iowa, focusing on areas such as education, health, arts, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cerro Gordo Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Cerro Gordo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, through various community-focused initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Program
$25,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in the Omaha metro area that focus on improving economic stability, housing, maternal health, and mental health for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building Change Grant Program
$100,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to property owners and tenants in designated urban areas of Iowa City for revitalizing and improving existing buildings, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and preserving historic structures.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Butler County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Butler County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Butler County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pedestrian Curb Ramp Construction
$250,000
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Iowa cities for the construction of compliant curb ramps on primary roads, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Benton County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Benton County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Benton County, Iowa, to implement charitable projects that enhance community well-being across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mills County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mills County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Mills County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as health, education, culture, and social services.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in Bremer County, Iowa, through various community-focused projects and initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in specific Iowa counties to support initiatives in social issues, education, family life, community betterment, and health and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Swisher Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance community wellness, education, and engagement for residents of Swisher, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operating Grants
$500,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, culture, heritage, or interpretive science in the Greater Des Moines area, helping them sustain operations and enhance their community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Healthcare Grants
$6,000
St. Luke’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides matching funds to rural Iowa organizations for emergency care equipment, training, and transportation initiatives to improve pre-hospital emergency services.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Grants
Contact for amount
Alliant Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

Energy
Nonprofits
Jones County Young Leader Scholarship
$2,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This scholarship provides $2,000 to a graduating high school senior from Jones County, Iowa, who has shown dedication to community service and plans to continue contributing to the local community after pursuing post-secondary education.

Education
Individuals
Kansas City Royals Foundation Royalty Fields Program
$15,000
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments for renovating youth baseball and softball fields in six Midwestern states, enhancing safety and playability for young athletes.

Recreation
Nonprofits