Dekko Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth
Nonprofit organizations supporting children and youth development in Iowa can seek funding for early childhood, middle childhood, adolescent, and community development programs. Dekko Foundation supports these efforts in Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union Counties, focusing on helping young people build skills, character, and self-sufficiency that may complement intergenerational and aging-related initiatives.
Dekko Foundation Inc.
Jeffris Family Foundation Grants for Historic Preservation
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies partnering with a 501(c)(3) in Iowa can apply for Jeffris Family Foundation’s Jeffris Heartland Fund, awarding US $5,000 - US $50,000 for Historic Structure Reports. Rural historic sites serving community programs, including those benefiting older adults, may be eligible with a dollar-for-dollar cash match.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Youth Education Funding for Iowa Nonprofits from McElroy Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities in northeastern Iowa counties can apply for R.J. McElroy Trust grants to support educational and youth-focused programs. Funding benefits young people through scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other initiatives; organizations serving intergenerational families or older adults alongside youth may be eligible if their work fits the Trust’s education and youth priorities.
R.J. McElroy Trust
State Historical Society of Iowa Support for Humanities Projects
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, government units, higher-ed humanities units, and individual filmmakers or humanities experts in Iowa can apply for the State Historical Society of Iowa’s Humanities Project Grant, awarding US $2,500 - US $30,000 for one-time public humanities projects. Programs serving older adults through history, civic engagement, or documentary storytelling may be especially relevant.
State Historical Society of Iowa
Walter Scott Family Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Municipalities, nonprofit or government first responder departments, and rural fire districts in Iowa counties served by this program can receive up to US $50,000 for safety equipment, training, and facility improvements. Walter Scott Family Foundation’s Jack Lewis Safety Fund may benefit departments whose work supports safer communities for older adults and other residents.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Iowa Girls Leadership Funding via Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and eligible governmental entities in Iowa can receive funding to run programs, capital projects, or sponsorships that build leadership skills among girls in kindergarten through 8th grade. With a mission to uplift youth, Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provides up to US $1,000 for initiatives that empower and mentor girls, which may benefit aging-focused organizations with intergenerational programs.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Arts Midwest Support for Midwest Arts Programs
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit and tribal arts organizations in Iowa and other Midwestern states can use this funding for community-based creative projects and educational events featuring professional artists. Grants from Arts Midwest help cover artist fees, touring costs, accessibility accommodations, and marketing, which may benefit programs engaging older adults or other underserved audiences.
Arts Midwest
Arts Programming Funding from Illinois Arts Council
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Iowa nonprofit arts and cultural organizations can access funding through the Illinois Arts Council for public-facing arts projects and activities in Midwestern communities. The GIG Fund awards US $2,000 - US $15,000 for performances, exhibits, festivals, public art, and similar events, which may include programming that serves older adults or other underserved audiences.
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Iowa Arts and Wellness Funding via Arts Midwest
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Focused on arts and wellness, Arts Midwest invites Iowa organizations to apply for US $2,000 - US $15,000 to support creative projects that address health and wellness. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, hospitals, clinics, and tribal organizations can fund performances, workshops, clinical or creative aging programs, including initiatives serving older adults, between December 2025 and June 2026.
Arts Midwest
NRA Foundation Shooting Sports Grants in Iowa
Applications due Oct 22, 2026
Iowa 501(c) organizations, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek funding to support educational and public service shooting sports programs. Grants from The NRA Foundation help promote firearms and hunting safety, teach firearms history and marksmanship, and support research to improve firearms safety, facilities, and techniques; senior-focused shooting activities may be eligible.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Iowa Community Facilities Funding via Ash Grove
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Public 501(c)(3) charities in Iowa planning capital projects like community gathering spaces, STEM education facilities, nature conservation sites, or skilled trades training centers can apply for the Ash Grove Charitable Foundation’s support; awards up to US $25,000 for capital needs. Organizations serving older adults through such facilities may be eligible.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
LGBTQ+ Community Funding from Philanthrofund Foundation
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
Rural 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups serving LGBTQ+ communities in Iowa can seek support for capacity-building and connection efforts. Focused on rural queer organizations, Philanthrofund Foundation’s PRISM Fund backs programs that align with its mission and vision, with particular attention to prioritized communities across its broader upper Midwest service area.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Community Arts Project Funding from Quad City Arts
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and individual artists running community-focused arts projects in Iowa’s Quad Cities region can receive up to US $5,000 for arts-centered programming that engages residents and creates long-term community benefit. Quad City Arts supports projects in its six-county service area, and senior-focused arts initiatives may be eligible under this program.
Quad City Arts Inc.
Leadership Development Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities, and the Iowa City Community School District in Iowa can receive up to US $5,000 for leadership development programs through the John E Langhorne Leadership Grant. Community Foundation of Johnson County supports projects like leadership trainings, retreats, conferences, coaching, and certificate programs that build leadership capacity for all ages in Johnson County.
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Quad City Arts Education Grants in Iowa
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and individual artists can receive funding for arts education projects serving K-12 students in Iowa’s Quad Cities region through Quad City Arts’ Arts Dollars program, with awards up to US $5,000. Programs that engage older adult volunteers or intergenerational activities with seniors may be especially relevant for aging-focused organizations.
Quad City Arts Inc.
Iowa Agricultural Education Funding via CHS Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Organizations running agricultural cooperative education programs in Iowa and other CHS trade area states can apply for CHS Foundation’s Cooperative Education Grant to support program-related costs. Eligible projects educate middle school through college students and young producers about the ag cooperative business model and may include senior-focused components within broader intergenerational or community programming.
CHS Foundation
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation Senior Grants in Iowa
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving seniors or community health in Iowa, including select counties, can apply for grants from Immanuel Community Vision Foundation; awards are US $75,000. Funding supports programs that meet seniors’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, enhance community health, or support ELCA congregations engaged in faith-based service.
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
Community Foundation Senior Services Grants in Iowa
Applications due Mar 21, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and municipalities serving Clayton County residents can seek funding for senior services, health and human services, education, community development, environment, arts, and youth and family programs. Focused on human services and social determinants of health, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque offers grants up to US $2,000 with a 50% cash match requirement.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Iowa Department of Education Family Support Grants in Iowa
Applications due Mar 26, 2027
Iowa family service and parent education providers in Iowa can access funding through the Iowa Department of Education to deliver educational support services to parents of at-risk children from birth to age five. Eligible applicants include public schools, Head Start agencies, licensed nonprofit child care centers, community action agencies, and other public nonprofit agencies, with priority for programs serving families with infants and toddlers.
Iowa Department of Education
Andres Memorial Trust Aging Care Grants
Applications due Mar 30, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and exempt governmental units in Iowa can apply for the Andres Memorial Trust’s capital grants, averaging approximately US $20,000, to improve buildings, facilities, and equipment. Floyd County hospitals, residential care and nursing homes, and facilities serving aging or indigent adults may benefit, especially those focused on treatment of aging-related conditions and housing.
The Andres Memorial Trust
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering community safety, workforce development, vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Senior services and aging-focused organizations in Iowa may be eligible if their projects align with these priority cause areas in Union Pacific–served communities.
Union Pacific Foundation
Enterprise Community Partners Housing Innovation Grants
Applications due May 16, 2027
Eligible nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and qualified housing entities with scalable affordable housing innovations can apply for Enterprise Community Partners’ national competition; awards US $2,000,000 for each winning project. Iowa organizations serving low- to moderate-income renters or homeowners may be competitive if their proven models improve housing design, finance, or service delivery for older adults and other residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Iowa Community Programs Funding via Greater Jefferson
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government units in Jefferson County, Iowa can seek funding for community betterment, health and human services, education, environment, arts, and cultural projects. The Greater Jefferson County Foundation provides grants that may support programs benefiting older adults as part of broader community services in the county.
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation
Community Foundation for Western Iowa Aging Grants in Iowa
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Iowa nonprofits and community organizations serving women through aging-in-place, health, safety, education, or childcare programs in southwest Iowa can access funding through the Community Foundation for Western Iowa’s Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa. Projects must show how they help women become more self-sufficient, thrive in their communities, and improve overall well-being.
Community Foundation For Western Ia
Refugee Youth Mentoring Funding from Iowa HHS
Applications due Jun 18, 2027
Nonprofit or public agencies providing youth mentoring and case management for ORR-eligible refugee youth ages 15–24 in Iowa can access funding through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Grants of US $61,250 - US $245,000 support civic and social engagement plus educational and vocational advancement, which may benefit intergenerational and aging-focused community programs.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Refugee Youth Mentoring Funding from Iowa HHS
Applications due Jun 18, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations providing youth mentoring and case management for refugee youth ages 15–24 can access funding from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services in Iowa. Grants of US $61,250 - US $245,000 support positive civic and social engagement and educational or vocational advancement through one-on-one or group mentoring and related services.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Youth Arts Education Funding from Omaha Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering youth cultural, arts, or educational programs in Iowa and nearby Nebraska counties can apply for Omaha Community Foundation’s Jetton Charitable Fund grants of more than US $20,000. Grants primarily support programmatic work engaging large numbers of students in performing and visual arts or natural science, technology, zoological, botanical, or historical education.
Omaha Community Foundation