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Viking Foundation of Lincoln Grant
$10,000
Viking Foundation of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to young people and families facing challenges related to education, poverty, housing, gender, and health, enabling them to access essential resources and support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award
$30,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fayette County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Fayette 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 government entities in Fayette County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tools & Equipment Program
$5,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual craft, folk, and traditional artists across the U.S. to purchase essential tools and equipment that enhance their artistic practices.

Arts
Individuals
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hancock County Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Hancock County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities that enhance the quality of life for residents in Hancock County, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant
$2,850
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in Illinois and Iowa that focus on educating the public about climate change and natural resource depletion or conducting research for sustainable solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Floyd County Community Foundation Grants
$10,000
Floyd 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 government entities in Floyd County, Iowa, to support community projects that enhance quality of life across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Needmor’s Core Grant for Community Organizing
Contact for amount
Needmor Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

Community Development
Nonprofits
O’Brien County Community Foundation Grant
$15,000
O’Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government units in O’Brien County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community quality of life across various fields such as education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Des Moines Women’s Club Literature Scholarship
$2,000
Des Moines Women’s Club
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This scholarship provides $2,000 to graduating high school seniors in specific Iowa counties who are passionate about reading and writing and plan to pursue higher education.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Program Support Grant
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations serving Linn County, Iowa, to develop innovative programs or sustain ongoing initiatives that benefit the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bettendorf Rotary Grant Program
$5,000
Rotary Club of Bettendorf
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, focusing on programs that address basic human needs, benefit youth, or enhance community welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Shelby County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Shelby County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Andres Memorial Trust Fund
$100,000
The Andres Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Endow Iowa Grant
$7,500
Community Foundation of Louisa County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit initiatives in Louisa County, Iowa, that address community needs in areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
The Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program
$80,000
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to a diverse range of organizations across the USA, including nonprofits, startups, researchers, local governments, and small businesses, to support projects that align with the Trust's areas of interest.

Capacity Building
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
Community Foundation Uplift Grant
$18,236
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in Black Hawk County, Iowa, for projects focused on urban tree planting, chamber music performances, and professional opera productions.

Community Development
Nonprofits