Auto Club Group Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Iowa first responder agencies, municipal governments, school districts, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for traffic safety, driver education, and financial literacy initiatives through the Auto Club Group Foundation, with awards of US $5,000 - US $15,000. First responders may also seek support for passive speed enforcement equipment such as speed display signs.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Iowa Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations, including those supporting first responders through workforce development or community spaces, may submit a letter of interest if they serve designated U.S. Bank communities and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding, including initiatives that benefit first responder families or youth safety. Grants from Costco Foundation help cover program costs when there is clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or public safety programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to tackle social problems in new ways. The foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations addressing societal issues, so first responder and community safety initiatives with creative, impactful approaches may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Grants from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and children’s health, education, and welfare worldwide, including Iowa, can apply for grants up to US $15,000 to support direct-service programs. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, DanPaul Foundation provides funding that may benefit first responder agencies with youth-focused safety, advocacy, or community education initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Iowa
Early-stage social impact organizations in Iowa and beyond can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support to scale solutions for underserved communities. Focused on scalable social and environmental impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites independent nonprofits and impact-first for-profits addressing critical problems to apply; first responder initiatives may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to tackle crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Iowa and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include disaster and humanitarian initiatives relevant to first responders.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Health and Community Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Iowa first responder and community-serving 501(c)(3) organizations can seek support for health, education, and community initiatives that expand equitable care and services. Grants from Labcorp Charitable Foundation help U.S.-based nonprofits provide healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, support food pantries and meal programs, encourage STEM programming, and promote healthy lifestyles through research and screening.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Iowa Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations in Iowa working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek large project or scaling support for urban low-income youth. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds social enterprises and nonprofits serving children and families in poverty, which may include first responder–adjacent programs that improve child and family outcomes in crisis-affected communities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Humanitarian and Community Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit charities in Iowa seeking support for humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can apply for La Roche’s corporate philanthropy program. With a mission to strengthen communities, La Roche provides accredited charities with funding for innovative, sustainable initiatives, including disaster relief and youth-focused STEM or health programs, managed through its local affiliate framework.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support; awards fund services for marginalized and vulnerable communities. Iowa first responder and emergency relief groups with programs in countries such as Afghanistan, Kenya, Mexico, or the U.S. may be eligible if their work advances these global humanitarian priorities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible tax-exempt nonprofits with well-managed programs that significantly benefit their target populations may be competitive applicants, including those serving first responders or broader community welfare needs.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Iowa Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and inclusion initiatives. First responder organizations structured as nonprofits may be eligible when their programs address housing, hunger, neighborhood preservation, or related community needs.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Roy J. Carver Trust Support for First Responders
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Iowa first responder and public safety 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for specialized medical, firefighting, and policing equipment, as well as disaster and emergency response needs. Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust primarily supports nonprofits in specific Iowa and Illinois counties, with occasional grants for urgent capital, programming, and community-focused safety projects.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Walter Scott Family Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Iowa first responder departments and municipalities needing safety equipment, training, or facility improvements can access funding through the Walter Scott Family Foundation’s Jack Lewis Safety Fund. Eligible applicants serve small Nebraska communities or are located in specified southwest Iowa counties, with awards up to US $50,000 and priority for projects showing local fundraising and community collaboration.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Iowa West Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
Letter of inquiry due Sep 3, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) public charities and government entities can seek funding for community programs, operations, capital projects, or new initiatives that improve belonging, opportunity, financial stability, and well-being. Grants from Iowa West Foundation help organizations in Pottawattamie County and surrounding southwest Iowa counties, plus Greater Omaha groups serving Iowa residents, strengthen community safety and services that may benefit first responders.
Iowa West Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Iowa first responder and public safety–related 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for children, education, humanitarian aid, environmental, animal welfare, and arts and culture programs that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Hansen Family Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $10,000 to U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%.
Hansen Family Foundation
Alliant Energy First Responder Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Iowa first responder agencies and related community safety organizations in Alliant Energy service communities can seek funding for lifesaving equipment like thermal cameras, gas monitors, fire gear, and AEDs. Alliant Energy Foundation also supports disaster readiness and relief, plus broader community safety and engagement projects, with applications accepted year-round and reviewed three times annually.
Alliant Energy
First Responder and Rural Relief Grants via Farm Credit Services of America
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa working on agricultural education, hunger and nutrition, or rural disaster relief and essential services can apply for Farm Credit Services of America's Working Here Fund grants, with awards up to US $25,000. Projects supporting first responders, disaster preparedness, or life-and-death emergency services in rural communities may be especially competitive.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
Disaster Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on disaster relief, emergency response, or related humanitarian services can seek single-year program funding from Robinson Foundation; eligible applicants must serve communities in the Southern region of the U.S. While not Iowa-based, first responder and disaster-focused groups may benefit if their work supports affected Southern communities.
Robinson Foundation
Iowa Community and Environmental Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa first responder and public safety nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can seek support for community services, environmental initiatives, or peacebuilding projects. Iowa organizations can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation, which backs charitable efforts that respect people, the environment, and life in a changing world and may benefit emergency response–related programs.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural enrichment. U.S.-based organizations must align with one of Ameriprise’s three focus areas and demonstrate measurable outcomes, financial stability, and, ideally, active Ameriprise volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Focused on education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental programs, this grant invites Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations to request one year of project funding. Grants from the Dr Scholl Foundation, typically between US $5,000 - US $25,000, may benefit first responder agencies working through eligible nonprofit partners.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Development Grants for Akron Nonprofits via Siouxland Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and local government units serving the 51001 zip code in Akron, Iowa can seek project funding for arts and culture, civic improvements, education, environment, health, and human services. With a mission to strengthen Siouxland communities, Siouxland Community Foundation supports initiatives that enhance quality of life, public safety, and emergency services, which may benefit first responder-related projects.
Siouxland Community Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs serving underserved and underrepresented people in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence, which includes disaster relief and related first responder needs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth, family, food security, housing, or environmental programs in Iowa and beyond can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand their community impact. With a mission to uplift local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides True Inspiration Awards to organizations serving children and families, which may include first responder–adjacent initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Iowa Community Partnership 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 U.S. nonprofits that collaborate as equal partners across sectors, highlighting models that improve lives, strengthen communities, and can be scaled or replicated elsewhere.
Mutual Of America Foundation