Iowa Safety Grants

This program recognizes and supports Iowa communities that implement innovative housing strategies to meet local housing demands, enhancing their competitiveness for federal housing tax credits.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for capital improvements to public service organizations in Floyd County, Iowa, focusing on healthcare facilities, treatment centers for the elderly, and specific charitable organizations.

This grant provides financial support to Iowa businesses and farmers for projects that increase the use of local agricultural products, create jobs, and promote long-term economic growth in the farming sector.

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 program provides financial support to property owners and long-term leaseholders in downtown Decorah for exterior building renovations and the conversion of upper-story spaces into residential units, promoting economic growth and community vibrancy.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and local government entities in Akron, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

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

This grant provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Polk, Warren, and Dallas counties, Iowa, that focus on improving the safety, education, and economic empowerment of girls and women.

The Community Foundation of Johnson County is excited to announce the 5224GOOD Grants. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Johnson County State: Iowa County: Johnson County (IA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: 5224GOOD is a learning and giving circle dedicated to educating their members about philanthropy and community needs in Johnson County through social and networking opportunities. 5224GOOD partners with the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) to manage the 5224GOOD Charitable Fund and the 5224GOOD Endowed Fund. For 2024, the granting focus area is Housing Insecurity. The 5224GOOD membership has been engaging with local organizations and learning about the issue of Housing Insecurity in Johnson County.  Types of Support This grant cycle is geared toward program/project support requests. Existing or new programs/projects will be considered. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Funding Information The maximum request amount per application is $25,000. They encourage applicants to request the full $25,000. Eligibility Criteria All applicants should fit the following criteria: 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, churches, the ICCSD, and government entities Those without a 501(c)3 status are encouraged to find a fiscal sponsor to apply Significantly serving Johnson County, Iowa Focus their work on Housing Insecurity For more information, visit CFJC.

This funding program provides financial support to local organizations within 60 miles of Theisen’s stores that address essential needs for families and children, focusing on areas like food security, shelter, education, and health.

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

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.

This program provides funding to local governments for implementing cost-effective safety improvements on roads to help reduce serious accidents and fatalities.

This program provides funding to cities, counties, and the Iowa DOT for improving roadway safety through targeted projects, traffic control devices, and educational outreach.

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides grants to states, local governments, and Native American tribes for long-term hazard mitigation projects after a major disaster declaration. The program aims to reduce the loss of life and property in future disasters by funding mitigation measures during the recovery phase of a natural disaster. States receive HMGP funding when a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been made.

This program provides funding to local governments and agencies for safety improvements at public highway-railroad crossings, helping to install and upgrade signal devices and enhance crossing safety features.

This program provides funding to states for projects that maintain, develop, and improve recreational trails, benefiting local communities and outdoor enthusiasts.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has announced the Women’s Fund Grant Program to support organizations and programs benefiting women and girls in Black Hawk County. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa State: Iowa County: Black Hawk County (IA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Women’s Fund supports organizations and programs addressing issues that lead to long-term change for Black Hawk County women and girls. This grant opportunity provides funding in the following focus areas: Education and Literacy  Organizations and programs providing education and literacy to all ages that enhance the leadership, cognitive, and/or knowledge skills of women and girls. Educational opportunities for girls and women to learn and experience things that will expand skills leading to long-term economic, personal, and career development. Health and Healthcare Organizations and programs that concentrate on identifying and addressing healthcare issues specific to women and girls. Organizations that offer specialized programs addressing the mental, emotional, and/or physical health for women and girls. Poverty and Homelessness  Organizations and programs that address the unique challenges for women and girls dealing with poverty and homelessness. Programming that provides concrete assistance in obtaining housing, moving out of poverty, and creating long-term solutions to these issues. Violence and Safety  Organizations and programs that focus on the safety of women and girls within their community, homes, and schools. Violence prevention efforts include educating on the individual, institutional, and societal level through specific programming and advocacy strategies. Funding Priorities The Women’s Fund Committee prioritizes grant requests according to the following criteria: Requests that address barriers to racial equity and/or work to reverse the systems of racism for women and girls in Black Hawk County. Requests that address a critical and urgent need by fostering a solution-based approach. Requests for effective programming focused on creating significant and direct impact to women and girls in Black Hawk County. Requests that show innovative approaches to advancing women’s and girls’ growth and success. Requests that show other funding and/or community support or that will use this grant to leverage additional funding support Funding Information Request minimum is $5,000 and maximum is $20,000. Eligibility Criteria Organizations must provide benefits to women and girls of Black Hawk County and must meet the following criteria to apply for a grant: Be classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be a government entity. Tax-exempt organizations classified as other than 501(c)(3) are also eligible if, and only if, the request is deemed charitable; Organizations with fiscal sponsors are eligible. Be current with all state and federal reporting requirements, such as filing of 990 forms. Must not have any past due grant reports for previous Women’s Fund grants. For more information, visit CFNEIA.

Community Impact Grants are awarded from the unrestricted funds of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to improve policies and practices affecting the Greater Dubuque community and have the greatest possible impact. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque State: Iowa County: Clayton County (IA), Clinton County (IA), Dubuque County (IA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Impact Grant program is designed to support capacity-building efforts among nonprofits serving Clayton, Clinton, and Dubuque counties. Project proposals can focus on a variety of areas, including: Community programming Individual and team leadership Organization-wide planning and development Equity, diversity and inclusion Network development Communications Evaluation and learning planning Digital and physical security. Funding Information The Community Foundation will make awards between $3,500-$20,000. Eligibility Criteria  Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, churches, schools, or government organizations that provide services in Clayton, Clinton and Dubuque counties. Organizations that do not have a 501(c)3 status are encouraged to find a qualifying agency to serve as their fiscal sponsor. Ineligible for Grants Individuals Lobbying activities Debt retirement or budget deficits Tuition, scholarships or core operating expenses for public schools, charter schools, private schools, or universities and colleges Annual campaigns, fundraising campaigns or events Religious organizations for religious purposes Political activities Purchases or activities that occur prior to grant decisions Grants that are solely focused on capital improvements. For more information, visit CFGD.

Grant Opportunity Announcement: Victim Services Support Program Overview: The Iowa Attorney General’s Victim Assistance Section is announcing a competitive grant opportunity aimed at providing comprehensive sexual assault services for a designated portion of southeast Iowa. Following the closure of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program at the University of Iowa, the Attorney General’s Office seeks qualified applicants to serve sexual assault victims in the following Iowa counties: Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Van Buren, and Washington. These counties fall within Iowa’s victim services region 6. Funding Details: Total Funding Available: Up to $401,536 annually Funding Source: Combination of federal victim services funding and state of Iowa victim services funding Grant Cycle: October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026 Application Process: Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 Applicants must be registered in Iowa Grants for Victim Services (Iowa GVS). Instructions for registration can be found here. Organizations not already registered in Iowa GVS should click the "New User? Register Here!" link and follow the prompts. Interested parties should download the request for proposals and adhere to the provided instructions. Contact Information: For inquiries or assistance, please contact Lori Miller, VSS Administrator, at 1-515-725-4130 or [email protected].