Best Medical Equipment Grants in Iowa

Iowa schools, public libraries, and communities seeking water bottle filling stations for public health can apply for the Rethink Your Drink Grant Program. Grants from Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation help Iowa organizations install indoor or outdoor water-filling units that promote oral health, overall wellness, and healthier beverage choices for residents.

Iowa nonprofit children’s organizations needing vehicles to transport at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill, or special-needs children can apply for Variety the Children's Charity of Iowa’s Van Program. Iowa health and youth service providers may be eligible for vans used for medical appointments, therapy sessions, shelter-related transport, and program outings that support children’s care and activities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running health and wellness, education, or cultural arts programs in Iowa can access funding through the Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation. Grants support programmatic work, not building projects, with a strong preference for initiatives benefiting residents in the Greater Cedar Rapids and broader Linn County area.

Iowa health and human care ministries and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through Rupert Dunklau Foundation for programs that improve health, human services, or faith-based care. Eligible Lutheran higher education, faith-strengthening, and health and human care projects in Nebraska and contiguous states, including Iowa, may be supported when they align with the foundation’s Lutheran mission.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Mission

Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency. 

RFP PHTHOIT27001 for Pharmacy Services for TB, STI, and Immunization

Purpose

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) PHTHOIT27 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qualified applicant to provide Direct Pharmacy Services for Tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), and Immunization Programs.

Healthcare organizations in Iowa recruiting providers to serve rural communities can apply for up to US $120,000 from Iowa Health and Human Services to offer incentives like relocation expenses or signing bonuses. Funding must go directly to healthcare providers committing to at least five years in rural Iowa and may support broader access to care and equipment needs.

Iowa healthcare providers and regional health networks in Iowa can seek funding to establish Centers of Excellence that act as hubs in a hub-and-spoke model, improving health care access and delivery. Iowa Health and Human Services provides up to US $200,000 to enhance maternal health, mental and behavioral health, specialty care, and chronic disease management for rural communities.

Iowa health and wellness nonprofits can access funding for events and fundraisers that promote health care access, healthy lifestyles, and community well-being in Iowa. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation sponsorships support 501(c)(3) organizations working in health care access and delivery, wellness, rural health, and related agricultural community initiatives across the state.

Iowa health care providers and organizations seeking to improve rural cancer prevention and screening in Iowa can receive funding for test kits, telehealth equipment, and professional training. Iowa Health and Human Services provides up to US $335,700 to support colorectal and skin cancer screening, radon testing and mitigation, and related media outreach campaigns.

Iowa nonprofit organizations seeking support for community events, general operations, or health-related programming may be eligible for community sponsorships that can include medical equipment needs. Focused on community impact, First National Bank of Omaha invites nonprofits working in health care access, wellness, and community wellbeing to request unrestricted sponsorship support aligned with its seven community focus areas.

Organizations able to provide support and technical assistance to doulas serving pregnant and postpartum women in Iowa can apply for Iowa Health and Human Services’ Doula Technical Assistance Grant, with awards up to US $25,000. Funding can help strengthen maternal health services and may benefit programs improving health care access and delivery, including equipment-related needs.

Rural health care service providers in Iowa can receive up to US $6,000,000 to deliver assessment, evaluation, and technical assistance for Communities of Care projects. Iowa Health and Human Services seeks an expert organization to support co-location, cost-sharing agreements, patient flow strategies, and fidelity to evidence-based Healthy Hometowns programming.

Nonprofit organizations in Iowa planning capital campaigns or major facility projects can apply for First National Bank of Omaha’s capital or major donations, supporting areas like community health, wellbeing, and health care access. Funding may help medical providers expand or renovate clinics, improve service facilities, or enhance community health infrastructure.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community health and health equity in Iowa can apply for Commonspirit Health’s Community Health Improvement Grants, with awards up to US $150,000 for defined projects. With a mission to improve health for vulnerable people, Commonspirit Health provides funding to strengthen health care access, community health education, and local service systems.

About CommonSpirit

A calling that defines and unites

At CommonSpirit Health, we passionately care for the most vulnerable, relentlessly innovate how and where healing can happen and believe in uniting to benefit the common good. Our expansive network spans diverse communities, uniquely positioning us to meet their changing needs, improve population health and help chart the path to health equity.

Our mission, vision and values inform every aspect of our work each day and remind us that we serve our patients, their families, our communities – and each other. Our community health, research and home health programs help us address the primary barriers to healthier communities.

Sponsorship requests

We’re proud to support nonprofits that expand access to care, advance health equity and healthier communities. Learn more about our priorities.

Supporting our communities

CommonSpirit Health and our local facilities support nonprofit organizations that share our mission, vision and values. We give priority to programs that improve access to care and promote health equity and healthier communities.

CommonSpirit is proud to support nonprofit organizations that help improve the health and well-being of our communities. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we prioritize projects that focus on advancing health equity, improving access to care and improving community wellness.

Rural healthcare organizations in Iowa can seek funding to procure and install medical equipment, including minor facility alterations and renovations. Focused on expanding new lines of service and sustaining high-quality rural care, Iowa Health and Human Services supports projects under the Hometown Connections initiative with awards up to US $5,000,000.

Iowa health care and rural health organizations can seek up to US $6,000,000 to provide technical assistance for hub-and-spoke care models in maternal and child health, mental/behavioral health, cardiovascular health, and chronic disease. Focused on health care access and delivery, Iowa Health and Human Services supports planning, partnerships, telehealth integration, and long-term sustainability for rural providers.

Nonprofit organizations in Iowa working on health care access, mental health, or education programs for adolescents through adults can apply for grants of US $10,000 - US $75,000 to expand proven initiatives. L B Research and Education Foundation supports small to medium 501(c)(3)s addressing opportunity gaps, especially those using innovative, research-informed, and collaborative approaches.

Iowa first- and second-year medical students planning substantial research projects can receive US $7,000 for clinical, basic science, epidemiology, social science/health services, leadership, or professionalism studies. Iowa medical schools with active Alpha Omega Alpha chapters may nominate one student whose fellowship funds will be the primary support for a 2–12 month project.

Health care organizations supporting rural cancer care in Iowa can access funding to provide technical assistance and evaluation for cancer-focused hub-and-spoke service models. Grants from Iowa Health and Human Services help Iowa health care access and delivery providers implement evidence-based cancer screening, treatment, tele-oncology, and care coordination, and strengthen sustainable rural cancer services. Awards up to US $6,000,000.

The PMRTC Community Betterment Grant Program by Prairie Meadows supports small to medium projects aimed at enhancing community well-being. Grants range from $100 to $99,999 and target various sectors including arts, education, health, and economic development. This initiative aims to uplift Iowans by funding essential services, creating educational opportunities, and improving access to arts for underserved populations. The program reflects Prairie Meadows' commitment to fostering positive change in Central Iowa communities.

Iowa health-focused organizations and libraries can use this grant to expand access to reliable health information, technology, and training, especially for underrepresented communities. National Library of Medicine funding of US $25,000 supports projects like health information outreach, workforce training, and integrating NLM resources into community or clinical programs to improve health literacy and outcomes.

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The Middle Run Foundation is a family-governed foundation based in Newark, Delaware. The Board of the foundation is chaired by Sarah Ives Gore, its founder, and includes her children, grandchildren, and non-family members who bring experience and expertise to our work.

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Purpose:

The purpose of the foundation is to fund and support non-profit programs which focus on building healthy, self-sufficient families.

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The Middle Run Foundation makes grants up to $500,000 annually with individual grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

About the Awards

The late Dr. James F. Fries, formerly professor emeritus of medicine at Stanford University, came up with the idea for the James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health in a 1987 ascent of Nepal’s Makalu—one of the world’s highest peaks—when his party became trapped in a severe snowstorm and was ultimately unable to scale the mountain.

Following that experience, Dr. Fries returned to sea level and set about establishing a foundation to support a Nobel-like prize for health that now annually awards a $100,000 prize to an an outstanding leader judged by an expert panel to have done the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the field of health.

In 1992 the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award was established in honor of Elizabeth Fries, daughter of James and Sarah Fries. The $50,000 prize is awarded annually to an individual judged to have made substantial contributions to their area of health education and health promotion. Sarah Fries remained active in the Fries Awards for Health program until her death in May 2017, and Jim Fries remained active in the awards until his death in November 2021.

The CDC Foundation is honored to partner with the James F. and Sarah T. Fries Foundation, which established and funds the award. As of 2016, the CDC Foundation manages and administers the Fries Awards for Health program, which include the James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health and the Elizabeth Fries Health Education Award.

Mission

To empower worthy nonprofits by providing critically needed, unrestricted funding that helps them fulfill their missions with confidence and sustainability.

How We Serve Nonprofits

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The GoodRx Helps Community Catalyst Grants support community-led nonprofits dedicated to enhancing health and well-being for under-resourced groups. This funding aims to improve healthcare access, education, and essential services, addressing systemic barriers faced by these communities. Eligible organizations must demonstrate a commitment to community empowerment and possess a minimum annual operating budget of $250K. This initiative underscores the importance of fostering sustainable health improvements through targeted, inclusive support.

The CDC's NCIPC is seeking research proposals to tackle implementation challenges in providing linkage to care services for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). This initiative encourages partnerships with public health entities and local healthcare champions to create actionable, evidence-based strategies. The goal is to enhance care access and ensure comprehensive overdose prevention services are available in real-world healthcare settings, thereby improving outcomes for those at risk of opioid overdose.