Best Des Moines County Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa

Des Moines County, Iowa nonprofits and public entities running food access or nutrition education programs can access funding through Bayer Fund to address malnutrition and hunger. Eligible applicants must be established, financially sound 501(c)(3) organizations or government units located in an eligible legacy-Monsanto community, serving underserved or rural families, especially those with young children.

Nonprofit organizations offering STEAM workshops or tech skills programs for youth ages 13–19, including those in Des Moines County, Iowa, can apply for up to US $24,999 to deliver Mini Tech Skills Workshops. Focus areas include coding, filmmaking, game design, music production, photography, robotics, and related career exploration opportunities for Best Buy Teen Tech Center members.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on affordable housing, skilled trades, clean water, sanitation, or community revitalization in Des Moines County, Iowa may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Ferguson help U.S.-based nonprofits within its geographic footprint build partnerships that strengthen neighborhoods and improve economic wellbeing through targeted community programs.

Des Moines County, Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies can seek funding for arts and culture, community betterment, education, health care, and human services projects. Focused on local charitable initiatives, Keokuk Area Community Foundation awards US $500 - US $5,000 through the Community Foundation of Des Moines County, with occasional larger grants for exceptional needs.

FIRST LEGO League Discover teams linked to schools or 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Des Moines County, Iowa can apply for John Deere Foundation support to cover program registration and participation costs. Teams must be near a John Deere Inspire community or have an active John Deere mentor and primarily serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural students.

Nonprofits, schools, local government divisions, and federally recognized tribal governments in Des Moines County, Iowa can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support community, cultural, educational, health, and youth programs. Focused on community quality of life, BNSF Foundation invites projects near its rail lines, with preference for environmental, human services, STEM education, and rail-connected initiatives.

Grants from Nestlé Purina help Des Moines County, Iowa pet welfare nonprofits fund capacity building, capital improvements, and program or spay/neuter work. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations in the U.S., with priority for those within 50 miles of Purina’s St. Louis headquarters or its manufacturing locations, including Des Moines County.

Eligible backbone organizations in Des Moines County, Iowa can apply for up to US $277,000 to lead early intervention and support efforts for families. Funding from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services backs community-led work on social determinants of health, family preservation, and prevention of child welfare crises within the Thrive Iowa initiative.

Public, private, and charter elementary schools starting new PLTW Launch STEM programs in Des Moines County, Iowa can apply for grants of US $10,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Grants from Project Lead The Way, in partnership with John Deere Foundation, prioritize high-need schools near John Deere facilities.

Middle schools in Des Moines County, Iowa serving predominantly free and reduced lunch students can apply for Project Lead The Way’s PLTW Gateway – New Program grants; awards US $20,000 for launching and expanding PLTW Gateway STEM units. Funds may cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs.

Des Moines County, Iowa schools serving high percentages of students on free and reduced lunch can access funding to launch new PLTW Engineering programs and add courses over three years. Project Lead The Way and the John Deere Foundation provide up to US $35,000 for PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs.

Public, private, and charter schools expanding existing PLTW Engineering programs in Des Moines County, Iowa can apply for US $10,000 to add courses, sections, or train additional PLTW Engineering teachers. Project Lead The Way and the John Deere Foundation support schools near John Deere facilities serving predominantly free and reduced lunch students with STEM equipment, fees, and training costs.

With a mission to expand STEM opportunities, John Deere Foundation provides Des Moines County, Iowa FIRST LEGO League Explore teams and other FIRST programs with funding support for underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth. Eligible teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-based in the U.S. or registered charities in Canada, and meet specific distance or John Deere mentor requirements.

501(c)(3) nonprofits in Des Moines County, Iowa can apply for Andersen Corporate Foundation’s grants of US $5,000 - US $50,000 to support housing access, hunger relief, healthcare, and trade education. Eligible organizations may request general operating, program, or capital funding if they align with these giving areas and serve Andersen communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations hosting cat or dog welfare events in Des Moines County, Iowa can seek event sponsorship support, including monetary aid or product donations. Grants from Nestlé Purina help eligible U.S. groups within 50 miles of designated manufacturing locations fund pet-focused community events with at least six months’ lead time.

Nonprofit and community organizations in Des Moines County, Iowa that are within communities Alliant Energy serves can apply for Alliant Energy Foundation’s Community Grants to support specific programs and projects. Funding may assist hunger and housing services, workforce readiness and youth development, environmental stewardship, community safety, first responders, playgrounds, trails, and local events.

The Denver Foundation

For 100 years, The Denver Foundation has been building a stronger, thriving Metro Denver, Colorado, and beyond. We’ve received $2.1 billion from generous donors and given $1.6 billion in grants to support community initiatives. We’re the foundation of Denver, connecting and collaborating to address the current and future challenges of our community.  

Cameron Holland Scholarship Fund

The Cameron Holland Memorial Scholarship is established to remember Cameron and recognize a Ralston Valley senior student who has established academic, athletic and character traits that are complementary to Cameron’s memory. Cameron was dedicated to academic achievement, participated in football and track and had a kind and generous personality. 

This scholarship is a one-time award. Award amounts may be used toward the recipient’s tuition, fees, required books and supplies, room and board, and other qualified educational expenses. Award must be used for the upcoming academic year.

Scholarships will be awarded once each year through a competitive process based on:

• Academics
• Athletic engagement
• Kind, sensitive, and respectful character

American Society of Plant Biologists

Mission

The American Society of Plant Biologists was founded in 1924 to promote the growth and development of plant biology, to encourage and publish research in plant biology, and to promote the interests, growth, and education of plant scientists in general. Over the decades the Society has evolved and expanded to provide a forum for molecular and cellular biology as well as to serve the basic interests of plant science. It publishes the highly cited and respected journals Plant Physiology and The Plant Cell. Membership spans six continents, and our members work in such diverse areas as academia, government laboratories, and industrial and commercial environments. The Society also has a large student membership. ASPB plays a key role in uniting the international plant science disciplines.

ECPS Travel Award

The Early Career Plant Scientists section of ASPB is currently accepting applications for travel awards for the annual meeting in Ottawa, July 18-22.

Priority will be placed on funding students, but all eligible Early Career Researchers will be considered. 

Taylor Farms Scholarship

This year’s program continues the expanded format, offering three distinct scholarship divisions designed to support both Taylor Farms Employees and their children. 

Taylor Farms Scholarship : Extraordinary Scholarship

Award: 20 applicants will be awarded a $ 7,500 renewable scholarship. Once initially awarded, applicants may renew their scholarship for three (3) additional years if the below requirements are met.

Taylor Farms Scholarship

This year’s program continues the expanded format, offering three distinct scholarship divisions designed to support both Taylor Farms Employees and their children. 

Taylor Farms Scholarship : Innovative Scholarship

Award: Five (5) applicants will be awarded a $1,500 renewable scholarship. Once awarded, applicants may renew their scholarship for one (1) additional year if the below requirements are met.

Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research

The Anita Tarr Turk Fund for Breast Cancer Research was established in October 2011 as an endowed field of interest fund. Its purpose is to distribute grants annually to one or more charitable, educational or scientific organizations conducting top-level research searching for the cause of, and cure for, breast cancer.

Anita Tarr Turk encouraged the Community Foundation for Monterey (CFMC)’s board to consider grants to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and the California Breast Cancer Research Program. The Fund may also consider proposals from organizations conducting similar research. Due to the narrow field of interest and suggested organizations in the fund’s establishing documents, organizations are invited to share research projects for CFMC to consider.

Grant Amount

• $60,000/year

Real World Evidence on clinical outcomes with Aztreonam-Avibactam (ATM-AVI)

This RFP invites research proposals aimed at assessing clinical outcomes associated with the use of Aztreonam-Avibactam (ATM-AVI) in real world clinical settings.

In scope are adult patients with suspected or documented infections due to aerobic gram negative organisms. Eg. CRE-MBL, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, treated with ATM-AVI.

Geographic Scope

Countries where ATM-AVI is available (ex-US) and used in clinical practice at the time of RFP release, including but not limited to parts of EU, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and selected Asia-Pacific markets. Proposals from institutions already participating in Pfizer-sponsored or funded, overlapping ATM-AVI RWE study may be considered out of scope. Proposals involving studies on patients that have received ATM-AVI via pre-approval or pre-launch expanded access routes may be considered out of scope

Project Types and Area of Interest

Potential applicants are requested to submit research proposals to study the below outcomes following treatment with ATM-AVI for adult patients with suspected or documented infections with aerobic gram negative organisms e.g. CRE-MBL, S. maltophilia.

• Clinical effectiveness with ATM-AVI
• Safety outcomes with ATM-AVI
• Microbiological outcomes with ATM-AVI
• Health Economic outcomes with ATM-AVI (in addition to any of the above)

Proposals may include data from special populations such as – immunocompromised (solid organ transplant or haemato-oncological patients)

Funding Range and Project Length

• Individual projects requesting up to $50,000 USD will be considered. The total budget for this RFP is $ 250,000 USD
• Maximum project length is 12 months

The Canine Cancer Immunotherapy Network (K9CIN) aims to advance canine cancer treatments through innovative clinical trials, paralleling the development of human therapies. This initiative is vital as pet dogs naturally develop cancer, mirroring human responses to treatments. By leveraging NIH support, K9CIN will facilitate research to enhance immunotherapeutic strategies for both dogs and humans, fostering a collaborative environment for veterinary and human medical advancements. Ultimately, this funding opportunity promotes ethical research that benefits both species.

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Mission: In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact.

Scholarships

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards more than $2 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education, job training and certification. The Foundation hosts several different scholarship opportunities throughout the year. 

Music Scholarships

Open to Chautauqua County students (K-11) to assist with the cost of music instruction, or high school seniors and college students from Chautauqua County majoring in music. 

Learning from Abroad to Reimagine Health Knowledge Systems for Equity and Wellbeing Grant

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is committed to dismantling structural racism and eliminating barriers to health equity by working alongside communities, practitioners, and institutions. One way we support this mission is by investing in the knowledge of historically marginalized communities and deepening the relationships that build community power, evidence, and systems of change. Another way we do this is by looking beyond the U.S. borders. The Global Ideas for U.S. Solutions team looks abroad for ideas to improve health equity, justice, and wellbeing in the U.S.  

This funding opportunity invites organizations to learn and produce solutions to build a more inclusive and equitable health knowledge system, inspired by other countries that have faced or are currently facing similar health equity challenges. It allows organizations to learn from efforts outside of the U.S. to reimagine and rebuild the health knowledge system in ways that can withstand systemic threats while advancing health equity and wellbeing for the future. Among many other characteristics yet to be identified, our learnings to date suggest that the following contribute to this reimagined version of the health knowledge system:  

• The experience of people most affected by health inequities is centered in the generation of data and evidence and in policymaking;
• Health is more than the absence of disease. It is about individual and collective healing and wellbeing;
• Mis- and disinformation are eliminated and public trust in science and evidence is restored;
• History, culture, and language are preserved and protected, and ecological and biomedical sciences are braided with Indigenous, traditional, holistic, and community frameworks; and
• Cross-sector approaches and global learning networks break down siloes and allow for more effective and equitable solutions. They leverage lessons from resistance movements and connect artists, researchers, public health, and civil society.

The purpose of this CFP is to support organizations in pursuing action-oriented projects that leverage learning from outside the U.S. to create a more durable and equitable health knowledge system in the U.S. These efforts will advance health equity, justice, and wellbeing through community-driven knowledge generation, preservation, and narrative. Together, these actions lay the foundation for a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient health knowledge system in times of crisis and beyond. 

Total Awards

Type of Award: Awards will be structured as grants and will be made to organizations, not to individuals.

• Number of Awards: Up to 15 awards will be funded.  
• Amount of Award: Awards will be up to $500,000 each. Please request only what is necessary to allow us to fund as many recipients as possible. We expect larger awards to correspond with more distributed funding (e.g., multiple people’s salaries or multiple activities). See more information on RWJF budget categories and allowable costs here.  
• Award Duration: Awards will be up to 36 months.  

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Mission: In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact.

Scholarships

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards more than $2 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education, job training and certification. The Foundation hosts several different scholarship opportunities throughout the year. 

Laurie Baer Olympic Hopeful

To provide financial assistance to cover the cost of training, and national or international competition for talented young athletes from Chautauqua County. 

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

Mission: In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact.

Scholarships

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation annually awards more than $2 million in scholarships to students pursuing higher education, job training and certification. The Foundation hosts several different scholarship opportunities throughout the year. 

Space Camp Scholarship

Open to students (grades 4-12) or adults from Chautauqua County, NY or Warren County, PA to support the cost of attending U.S. Space Camp.