Iowa Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be prioritized.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa supporting children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program support. Grants from Costco Foundation help biology-focused or health-related youth programs that demonstrate clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding. Applications are typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs can apply for grants up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, it supports projects such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee enrichment, including work benefiting Iowa communities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Iowa and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes innovative, early-stage solutions serving mostly economically underserved communities, including efforts in STEM education, workforce readiness, and green jobs that may intersect with biology-related work.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Iowa
Nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Iowa can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives, including disaster preparedness and community/public safety. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations with projects such as automotive and home safety, neighborhood revitalization, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Iowa and across the U.S. can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programs that engage youth and demonstrate lasting impact. William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds program and capital projects for museums, performing arts organizations, arts schools, and STEAM initiatives, which may benefit biology-focused education efforts.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Iowa Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides Iowa education and youth-focused organizations with more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts that serve urban low-income children and families. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public agencies working in education, childhood health, or family economic stability within the U.S.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Biology and Science Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit charities running science, education, or community health projects in Iowa and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for humanitarian, environmental, and contemporary arts initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, Roche provides accredited charities with funding for sustainable development projects that may include biology-related STEM education or health programs, coordinated through its local affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Grants from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants supporting marginalized communities worldwide, including the U.S. Programs in areas like healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and women’s and children’s health may be eligible, and Iowa biology or health-focused initiatives serving vulnerable populations could fit these priorities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work in the U.S. may be eligible for grants supporting programs and services. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help soundly managed groups expand efforts that significantly benefit their target populations; Iowa organizations with biology-related research or education components may qualify under its scientific or medical priorities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants for Iowa Biology
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Grants from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust help Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations fund biology-related education, research, and youth programs. Most support goes to projects in Iowa and nearby Illinois counties, including biomedical and scientific research, K–12 and higher education, youth services, recreation, and initiatives that engage young people with natural resources and environmental education.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Iowa Biology Research Funding via Pew Charitable Trusts
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Academic institutions in Iowa with eligible early-career assistant professors running independent biomedical labs can receive US $75,000 - US $300,000 to support innovative research advancing human health. Pew Charitable Trusts funds flexible biology and biomedical projects, covering personnel, equipment, supplies, and research travel at invited institutions through its Pew Biomedical Scholars program.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Biology Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with biology-related education, environmental, animal welfare, or humanitarian programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $10,000 in funding. Focused on children, education, animals, environment, and humanitarian causes, Hansen Family Foundation invites Iowa and other U.S.-based groups with modest budgets and overhead to request support.
Hansen Family Foundation
Smithsonian Institution Support for Iowa Biology
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Doctoral candidates at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities conducting biology-related research at the Smithsonian, including ecology, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, and animal behavior, can receive up to US $50,000 in stipend and research allowance. Eligible students from Iowa-based member campuses apply through the alliance for 3–12 month fellowships supporting dissertation research.
Smithsonian Institution (SI)
Environmental and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding may be eligible for this national grant opportunity, including those based in Iowa. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help biology-focused and related environmental projects that respect life, people, and our changing planet secure support for their work.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified government entities in Iowa can receive support for education, environmental, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment initiatives that serve Georgia-Pacific communities. Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides funding to organizations located within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facility, which may include eligible communities in Iowa.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that support basic needs, at-risk youth, workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence in Iowa can seek funding. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, The TJX Foundation provides program support to groups aligned with its community mission and giving guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Iowa Environmental Conservation Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Iowa seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help cover general operating or project costs, issued as unrestricted support, for U.S.-headquartered groups working locally or internationally.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Iowa Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa can seek funding for community-based programs, including environmental and wildlife protection activities, from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Focused on impactful, smaller grants, the foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000 to IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits, which may benefit biology-related initiatives connected to conservation or wildlife management.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Iowa Community Development Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa can seek support for basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs that show measurable results and financial stability. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with grants prioritizing hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, neighborhood revitalization, cultural enrichment, and strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Quad Cities Community Foundation Scholarship Grants in Iowa
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Focused on academic scholarships, Quad Cities Community Foundation invites Iowa high school seniors of Korean descent in Scott County to apply for need-based awards up to US $2,500. Eligible students must attend high school in Rock Island (IL) or Scott (IA), hold strong GPAs, and plan full-time enrollment in a BA or BS program.
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Biology Graduate Study Funding from Kosciuszko Foundation
Applications due Feb 17, 2027
American graduate students of Polish descent pursuing full-time biology or related science studies in the U.S. or English medical schools in Poland can receive US $1,000 - US $12,000 for tuition. Kosciuszko Foundation supports a wide range of fields, so Iowa students in biological and medical sciences may be eligible.
Kosciuszko Foundation
National Library of Medicine Grants for Iowa Health Education
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Iowa biology and health-focused organizations working on health information outreach and education can access funding to expand access to biomedical and consumer health information. National Library of Medicine’s Health Information Outreach Award offers US $25,000 for projects that improve health literacy, support underrepresented populations, and enhance use of NLM and NNLM health information resources.
National Library of Medicine
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa that benefit their local communities can seek funding for programs improving economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides project, general operating, and capital support to organizations addressing issues like poverty, hunger, homelessness, literacy, and health access in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Iowa Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth, families, food access, or environmental stewardship in Iowa can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 support programs in education, housing, hunger relief, community services, and planet-focused projects, which may include biology-related or environmental education initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding from Mutual of America
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. with strong, replicable community partnerships can receive recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. Iowa biology-focused nonprofits collaborating with public, private, or social sector partners may be eligible if their joint work measurably improves communities and addresses significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation