Iowa Infrastructure Grants

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

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Winneshiek County, Iowa, for projects that improve community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, environment, and health.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state transportation departments in rural U.S. states for the replacement and rehabilitation of multiple highway bridges to improve safety and efficiency.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering a 50/50% federal matching Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant of $1000 to $10,000 for Iowa Fire Departments serving small communities, prioritizing those who have not received funds previously, have submitted Iowa Wildland Fire Reports, and demonstrate a strong need for wildland fire suppression resources.

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

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for projects that directly benefit local residents, focusing on long-term impact and collaboration.

The Walter F. Goodnough Trust offers grants specifically designed to support the rehabilitation of underprivileged disabled children, with its mission directly aligned with improving the health and well-being of this vulnerable population through hospitalization within the state of Florida. This grant program is a core component of the trust's philanthropic efforts, focusing on a critical area of need within the healthcare sector for children facing both disability and financial hardship. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on direct impact within Florida's healthcare landscape, particularly for disabled children. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are underprivileged disabled children in Florida who require hospitalization for rehabilitation. The impact goal is to facilitate their recovery and improve their quality of life by providing financial support for necessary medical interventions. The trust prioritizes health-related programs and aims to ensure that eligible organizations, specifically 501(c)(3) exempt organizations, can access funding to serve these children. While specific detailed expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly stated beyond "rehabilitation," the implicit outcome is improved health and functional abilities for the children served. Success would likely be measured by the number of children assisted, the types of rehabilitation services provided, and potentially the duration or effectiveness of their hospitalization and recovery. The average grant size of $2,500 to $5,000, with an average total giving of $15,000 per year, indicates a focus on supporting individual or smaller-scale rehabilitation projects. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by providing financial grants to qualified organizations, they can directly enable access to crucial rehabilitation services that might otherwise be out of reach for underprivileged families. The geographic limitation to Florida and the program area of Health further underscore this focused approach to addressing specific community needs.

This program provides $1,000 grants to local businesses in Carroll County to improve their storefronts and attract more customers through various facade enhancements.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) is offering its Community Forestry Grant Program, a state-funded initiative designed to support community-based tree planting for derecho recovery. This program is rooted in the Iowa Legislature's appropriation of state infrastructure funds, specifically earmarked for urban and community forestry services. The core mission of this grant program aligns with enhancing Iowa's natural environment and aiding in the recovery of communities affected by derecho events through strategic tree planting on public lands. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are state and local government entities, schools, volunteer organizations, and service organizations actively involved with local urban and community forest services. The overarching impact goal is to facilitate the purchase and planting of trees on publicly owned lands across Iowa, contributing to environmental restoration and community resilience following natural disasters. Eligible planting areas include, but are not limited to, street right-of-ways, parks, school grounds, courthouse lawns, public buildings, fairgrounds, cemeteries, libraries, and trails, ensuring broad community access to the benefits of reforestation. Grant priorities emphasize several key areas to maximize impact and ensure effective resource allocation. Priority will be given to projects demonstrating clear need stemming from derecho impact, cost-effectiveness through a $1 for $1 cash match, robust community involvement, alignment with Tree City/Campus/Line USA designation, and a focus on species/genera diversity and environmental impact. These priorities reflect a strategic approach to fostering sustainable urban and community forests, promoting ecological health, and encouraging local engagement in environmental stewardship. The expected outcomes of the Community Forestry Grant Program include the successful planting of a diverse range of suitable trees across publicly owned lands in Iowa. Measurable results will be tied to the number of trees planted, the extent of community involvement, and the degree to which projects address the specified priorities, particularly in derecho-affected and EAB Reforestation eligible counties. The program's strategic priorities are centered on recovery, environmental enhancement, and community engagement, working towards a theory of change where targeted tree planting leads to stronger, more resilient communities and improved ecological well-being throughout the state. The grants, ranging from $500 to $10,000, are specifically for the purchase and planting of trees, with special requests for other landscape plantings requiring detailed justification.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is offering the 2024 Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund (Pollinator Fund) to advance pollinator conservation. The core mission of this fund is to protect, conserve, and increase habitat for the monarch butterfly and other native insect pollinators. This aligns with NFWF’s broader Monarch Butterfly Business Plan, indicating a strategic, long-term commitment to these species. The fund aims to support both technical assistance for private working lands and direct habitat improvement projects. The target beneficiaries of this grant program include monarch butterflies and other at-risk native insect pollinator species, such as the rusty patched bumble bee, Franklin’s bumble bee, Karner blue butterfly, Dakota skipper, Poweshiek skipperling, and Mitchell’s satyr. The program also indirectly benefits private landowners, farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners, especially those in Historically Underserved and Special Emphasis categories, by providing resources and incentives for conservation practices on their lands. The overall impact goal is to significantly enhance the quality, quantity, and connectivity of pollinator habitat across eligible states. The Pollinator Fund has two main categories of focus. The first is Technical Assistance for Private Working Lands, which prioritizes increasing voluntary engagement of private landowners in conservation practices through staff resources and targeted outreach for Farm Bill programs like CSP and EQIP. The second category, Habitat Improvement, focuses on on-the-ground restoration and enhancement of pollinator habitat, emphasizing regionally appropriate milkweed and diverse native nectar plants, as well as increasing the supply of native seeds and seedlings. These priorities align with NFWF's strategic goal of fostering sustainable ecosystems through direct habitat restoration and incentivizing private land stewardship. Expected outcomes and measurable results are central to this program. All proposals must demonstrate how they will directly and measurably contribute to the Pollinator Fund's goals, specifically by providing the number of acres restored or enhanced. A minimum of 100 acres in California or 500 acres in all other eligible states must be restored or enhanced. Historically, successful projects have averaged 2,120 acres, indicating a substantial scale for expected impact. The program's theory of change posits that by providing financial assistance and technical support, and by focusing on key geographical areas and species, NFWF can effectively reverse declines in monarch and other native pollinator populations, thereby contributing to broader ecosystem health and biodiversity. The total funding of up to $5.1 million in 2024, contributed by a diverse group of partners, underscores the collaborative and impactful nature of this strategic initiative.

The Economic Development Match Grant, offered by the Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD), aims to foster collaboration among funders and support economic development projects in Woodbury County, Iowa. This grant is specifically designed for initiatives requiring substantial funding and partnership, aligning with MRHD's mission to stimulate local economic growth. The MRHD's strategic priorities are evident in the grant's focus on creating and retaining jobs, developing a critical job force, supporting new projects or services with significant community impact, and improving the overall quality of life and community development. The grant targets educational entities, local governments, and tax-exempt organizations whose principal place of business and project are located within Woodbury County, IA. The intended beneficiaries are the citizens of Woodbury County, with a strong emphasis on projects that demonstrate a lasting impact on the community's economic development and/or the specific target population. The grant seeks to achieve measurable impact by funding projects that are sustainable beyond the grant period, have clearly stated and measurable outcomes, and, if applicable, a sound evaluation process. Proposals must align with at least one of MRHD's four economic development focus areas: job creation and retention, critical job force development, new projects or services with substantial community impact, and improved quality of life and community development. Furthermore, projects must be a demonstrated priority by the community, leveraging private, public, and/or community resources, and maximizing stakeholder collaboration. This approach reflects MRHD's theory of change, which posits that by fostering partnerships and supporting impactful, sustainable projects, they can drive significant and lasting economic and social improvements within Woodbury County. Expected outcomes include projects that are sustainable long-term, do not require additional grants for maintenance, and have clearly stated, measurable outcomes with a sound evaluation process. Successful proposals will also demonstrate a strong community priority, utilize local resources, and provide a detailed project budget with evidence of a match. With a total of $1,000,000 available for the FY24 grant cycle, and maximum awards ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000, the MRHD is committed to investing in high-impact projects that align with its vision for a thriving Woodbury County.

The Endowment Challenge Grants, offered by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GRCF), are designed to bolster the long-term sustainability of nonprofit organizations by facilitating the establishment and growth of endowment funds. This initiative directly aligns with the foundation's mission to invest in the future of the community by providing stable operating support for crucial nonprofit services. The program specifically offers matching grants, encouraging organizations to secure additional funding and build a lasting financial foundation. The target beneficiaries for this grant program are established nonprofit organizations that are at least seven years old and hold 501(c)(3) status. A key focus is on organizations based in or serving residents of Linn County, Iowa, or those with existing nonprofit endowed funds at the GRCF. The overarching impact goal is to strengthen the financial resilience of these nonprofits, enabling them to navigate cyclical income variances and allocate resources to high-priority areas, ultimately ensuring consistent delivery of their missions. The grant prioritizes the creation and expansion of endowment funds that will provide general operating support. The expected outcomes include increased financial stability for recipient organizations, enhanced capacity to fulfill their missions, and a more secure future for the vital services they provide. Measurable results include the successful establishment of matching endowment funds held at the GRCF, with a funding commitment of $25,000 and a five-year period to meet the match. While a formal "theory of change" is not explicitly stated, the program implicitly operates on the theory that by providing matching funds for endowments, nonprofits will gain the financial stability needed to strategically plan for the future, maintain essential operations, and continue to serve the residents of Linn County effectively. The GRCF's strategic priority is evident in its commitment to fostering long-term sustainability within the nonprofit sector, particularly within its local geographic focus.

This grant provides funding for local video creators and organizations in Dubuque to acquire equipment for producing non-commercial content for the community's public, educational, and governmental access channels.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dairy farms and processing facilities in select Midwestern states to promote product development, diversification, and value-added dairy innovations.

This funding opportunity is designed for small dairy producers in Iowa to enhance their processing capabilities through modernization and efficiency improvements.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local government units, and public educational institutions that serve Monona County, focusing on projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Iowa businesses with at least 75 employees to develop or expand child care facilities, particularly in high-demand areas, to help address local child care shortages.

This funding opportunity supports cities, counties, and organizations in Iowa to implement urban conservation projects that reduce nutrient pollution and improve water quality through stormwater management and community education.

This funding opportunity is designed to support local nonprofits, government entities, and public school agencies in Buena Vista County with various project needs.