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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
Public Art Grant 2026
$50,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local government partners in Greater Des Moines for creating new public art projects that engage artists and the community.

Arts
City or township governments
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and ICON Water Trails (ICON)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to government partner communities for creating new public art projects that enhance community engagement and interaction with local water trails and access points.

Arts
City or township governments
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
Big Field Fund Project Grants
$8,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
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
Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Woodbury County, Iowa, to implement impactful economic development projects that create jobs, enhance community services, and improve quality of life.

Community Development
County governments
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
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
Capacity Building Grants
$7,500
Community Foundation Greater Des Moines
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Des Moines to strengthen their internal capacity through initiatives like strategic planning, leadership development, and financial stability.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Human-Powered and Public Transportation Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Muscatine-based nonprofits, schools, and government entities in developing projects that promote walking, biking, and public transportation to improve community health and reduce environmental impact.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Muscatine Health Support Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve community health and healthcare services in Muscatine and surrounding areas.

Health
City or township governments
Muscatine Housing Cluster Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support for housing initiatives in Muscatine County, Iowa, aimed at improving housing stability and quality for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Public housing authorities
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