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2025 Operating Grants
$500,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

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

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

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
Harrison County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Harrison County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

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

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
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
Trees for Kids Grant Program
$2,500
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and local governments for tree planting projects that engage youth in environmental education and conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Research/Development Grants
$3,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports visual artists in eastern Iowa to develop innovative projects that promote community engagement, equity, and environmental awareness.

Arts
Individuals
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
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
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Max & Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Social Advocacy
County governments
Impact Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater MU.S.catine
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government units in Muscatine County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life through measurable outcomes and collaboration.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
City or township governments
Jasper Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Jasper Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Jasper County, Iowa, that are making a positive impact in their community.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that enhance the quality of life for residents in Buchanan County, Iowa, through projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and community betterment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Art Project Grants for Artists and Nonprofit Organizations in Iowa
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa residents and nonprofit organizations in creating and presenting arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Iowa Scholarship for the Arts Program
$4,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding Iowa high school seniors pursuing a career in the arts at accredited colleges or universities in Iowa.

Arts
Individuals
Historic Preservation Grant Program 2026
$5,000
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches for innovative projects that improve the quality of life and address community needs in Pottawattamie County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Art Matching Grant Program
$4,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides funding to support creative public art projects in Iowa City that are accessible to the community, encouraging collaboration among artists, organizations, and individuals.

Community Development
Individuals