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Recreation Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Iowa

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Iowa?

Grants are most commonly $82,635.

$82,635

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Recreation Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa year over year?

In 2024, funders in Iowa awarded a total of 28,032 grants.

2022 25,336

2023 26,582

2024 28,032

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Recreation Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa given out in Iowa, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Recreation Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa changing over time?

Funding has increased by 9.41%.

2022 $2,079,026,768

2023 $2,108,613,200
1.42%

2024 $2,307,128,111
9.41%

Iowa Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Polk County, Story County, and Johnson County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Polk County	$545,560,005
Story County	$266,280,101
Johnson County	$184,865,698
Linn County	$166,016,288
Boone County	$155,314,892

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