Iowa 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 program provides funding to public and private organizations for cultural, educational, recreational, and artistic events that enhance community life and attract visitors to Ames, Iowa.

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.

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.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Iowa that help women and girls overcome barriers to economic independence, such as housing, transportation, education, employment, childcare, and mentorship.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

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.

This grant provides funding for community-led projects in Ames, Iowa, that aim to reduce energy use, promote sustainable practices, and enhance environmental resilience.

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Rock Island and Scott Counties improve their operations and sustainability through capacity-building projects in areas like fundraising, leadership, and strategic planning.

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 in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

This grant provides matching funds to rural Iowa organizations for emergency care equipment, training, and transportation initiatives to improve pre-hospital emergency services.

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

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.

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

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

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Hawarden, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units for projects that improve the quality of life and address community needs in Ireton, Iowa.