Community Development Funding from US Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program. New and emerging organizations submit a letter of interest, while established partners apply by invitation from US Bank Foundation community affairs managers, with priority for organizations led by a person of color.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Nonprofits
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding through Costco Foundation. Focused on community impact, the foundation prioritizes evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes and broad financial support, and reviews applications within 4–6 weeks from organizations near Costco locations.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Human Services Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Iowa may be eligible for support, especially smaller or evolving organizations. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches across areas like health, community development, literacy, and public safety, inviting letters of inquiry from groups with new solutions to existing or emerging social issues.
Creag Foundation
State Farm Support for Community Development
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Iowa can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger, better-educated communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support for projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, STEM education, and neighborhood revitalization that may suit larger-scale nonprofit efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Iowa Arts
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Iowa with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and culture programs, capital projects, or limited general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help U.S. organizations such as museums, theaters, ballets, symphonies, and arts schools, especially those engaging youth or developing artistic talent.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services can apply for more than US $100,000 to support, expand, or sustain proven programs. Focused on tackling chronic poverty, Hearst Foundation prioritizes affordable housing, economic development, food access, job training, legal aid, reentry, and youth development initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services, including those in Iowa, can seek support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites proposals that strengthen local communities and underserved populations.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Event Sponsorship Funding from Prairie Meadows
Iowa 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, public units, and certain social welfare organizations can seek event sponsorships and in-kind donations supporting arts, culture, education, economic development, and human services. Focused on community impact, Prairie Meadows accepts applications year-round for eligible events held within Iowa.
Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc.
Community and Education Funding from La Roche
Nonprofit organizations and accredited charities in Iowa seeking support for humanitarian, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for Roche Corporate Donations and Philanthropy. Grants from La Roche help fund innovative, sustainable programs managed locally through Roche affiliate offices and aligned with their four focus areas and community engagement priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Iowa Health and Human Services Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or humanitarian services in Iowa and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, women’s services, and literacy, with a track record of partnering with impactful on-the-ground organizations globally.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Eligible tax-exempt organizations must use awarded funds within the U.S., and supported projects should be well-managed, broadly serve their target populations, and materially contribute to general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Project Funding from Stantec
Nonprofit organizations running arts, education, environmental, or health and wellness projects or events near Stantec offices, including in Iowa, can seek support for community initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, Stantec provides funding for short- or long-term projects and community events that align with these focus areas and its corporate values.
Stantec
Transformative Social Impact Funding from TED
Nonprofits, NGOs, and institutions with at least a $2M annual budget can seek large-scale funding for bold, proven social impact ideas through The Audacious Project, including organizations in Iowa. Grants from TED help changemakers scale multi-year initiatives in areas like global health, climate change, social justice, and education worldwide.
TED
Bank of America Grants for Iowa Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides Iowa nonprofit organizations with sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts and culture, environment, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. 501(c)(3) organizations may receive regional U.S. sponsorships that enhance the economic, social, and cultural life of the communities where Bank of America operates.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Zegar Family Foundation Justice Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit organizations working on justice, human rights, or related community programs in Iowa can seek support for projects that create meaningful, tangible impact. With a mission to improve the larger world, Zegar Family Foundation provides invited charities with funding across environment, justice, human services, education, health, arts, and community development.
The Zegar Family Foundation
Program Funding for Iowa Nonprofits from Grandon Foundation
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits serving people in need in the Greater Cedar Rapids area can apply for the Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation’s program grants, supporting cultural arts, education, and health and wellness initiatives. Funding is for programmatic activities, not building projects, with preference for organizations based in Linn County or benefiting its residents.
Carleen And Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation
Iowa Community Programs Funding via Kroger Foundation
Applications due Sep 18, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on hunger relief, nutrition, youth development, or stronger communities can access funding through Kroger Co. Foundation in the form of cash donations, sponsorships, gift cards, or product support. Organizations whose programs advance Zero Hunger | Zero Waste or related community impact areas may be eligible.
Kroger Co. Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness can access funding to tell impactful stories about their work. The Storytelling Grant supports creating communications that highlight real-world community impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation are available to organizations across the U.S., including Iowa, for projects over US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Perdue Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking more than US $1,000 for community-focused programs can apply for corporate giving support that benefits areas where Perdue associates live and work. Grants from Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation help fund agriculture and environmental projects, education, hunger and poverty relief, health and social services, public safety, and cultural heritage initiatives.
Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation
Iowa Community Projects Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Kossuth County, Iowa can apply for Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s Kossuth County Grants, with awards of more than US $1,000 for charitable community projects. Funding supports arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, environment and animal welfare, health, human services, and rural initiatives benefiting county residents.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community Support Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern region with programs in areas like poverty relief, education, health, disaster relief, families, veterans, animal welfare, conservation, or religious and spiritual work can apply for Robinson Foundation support. Focused on meaningful, tangible impact, the foundation looks for fiscally responsible organizations with diverse funding that can show direct results from single-year project grants.
Robinson Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can apply for Georgia-Pacific Foundation support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment programs. Eligible organizations must be within 30 miles of a GP facility and serve the surrounding community through impactful, sustainable initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Community Improvement Funding from Fort Dodge Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, hospitals, and governmental agencies in Iowa communities can apply for the County Endowment Funding Grant to support charitable projects improving quality of life. Administered by the United Way and Community Foundation of Greater Fort Dodge, it prioritizes community betterment, economic vitality, youth, health, education, and public safety across North Central and Northwest-Central Iowa counties.
United Way And Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Dodge
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Grants for Iowa Nonprofits
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Community organizations and government entities in Iowa improving quality of life in Grundy County can receive more than US $1,000 for charitable projects and programs. The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa funds work in arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth, environment and animal welfare, health, human services, and rural development through its Grundy County Community Foundation.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
LGBTQIA+ Services Funding from PFund Foundation
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving LGBTQ+ communities in Iowa and the broader upper Midwest can apply for PFund Foundation’s PRISM Fund to build capacity and connections. Focused on LGBTQIA+ services and rights, it supports rural, queer-led efforts, with priority for queer people of color, gender-expansive people, and communities in the Dakotas.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Iowa Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors exemplary U.S. nonprofits collaborating with public, private, or social sector partners, selecting six partnerships annually for awards that highlight impact, scalability, and model community-building approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation