CBE Companies Community Grants in Iowa
Iowa nonprofits and local charities in arts and culture, education, health, or human services seeking support for operations, programs, or capital needs can access funding through CBE Companies’ Community Outreach Program Grant. Organizations near its Iowa offices may be eligible for flexible financial assistance to strengthen services and community impact.
CBE Companies
Jeffris Family Foundation Grants for Iowa Preservation
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies partnered 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. Funding covers up to 50% of planning costs for nationally or statewide significant historic sites in smaller communities and must be cash matched.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Community Foundation Support for Iowa Homeownership
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit affordable housing providers serving low-income families in Muscatine County, Iowa can receive funding for first-time homebuyer down payments, closing costs, and homeownership education and support services. With a mission to strengthen local housing stability, Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine provides Muscatine Housing Cluster members in good standing with grants for these homeownership initiatives.
Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine
Alliant Energy Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations providing basic needs, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, or community safety programs in Iowa communities served by Alliant Energy can seek Community Grants to support specific projects. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Alliant Energy offers one grant per organization per year, with applications accepted year-round and reviewed three times annually.
Alliant Energy
TruStage Foundation Housing and Education Grants
Applications due Sep 21, 2026
Nonprofit organizations advancing economic mobility through K–12 education or housing programs in Iowa can apply for TruStage Foundation’s grants and sponsorships. Funding supports literacy, mentoring, tutoring, affordable and supportive housing, homelessness services, and rental assistance, with priority given to communities where TruStage has a strong presence, alongside broader support across all 50 states.
TruStage Foundation
Rural Community Support Funding from Farm Credit Services of America
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Iowa nonprofits and community organizations working in agricultural education, hunger and nutrition, or rural disaster relief can access funding through Farm Credit Services of America, with awards up to US $25,000. Eligible projects must benefit communities within the FCSAmerica service area and may include food security programs, ag education initiatives, first responder support, or essential rural services.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
National Trust Grants for Iowa Preservation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Iowa can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for historic preservation planning and education projects. Focused on local preservation work, National Trust for Historic Preservation invites eligible organizations to fund activities like feasibility studies, design guidelines, capacity building, and innovative public outreach to engage new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Agricultural Conservation Funding from NRCS Iowa
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Agricultural producers, non-industrial private forest landowners, and Tribes in Iowa can receive financial and technical assistance to implement on-farm conservation practices. Focused on environmental conservation, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Iowa supports projects that improve water and air quality, soil health, wildlife habitat, drought resilience, and on-farm energy and resource efficiency.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Iowa
Community Programs Funding for Iowa Nonprofits via Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government entities in Kossuth County, Iowa can apply for more than US $1,000 to support community projects through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. Grants from Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa help Iowa groups fund arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, human services, environment, and animal welfare initiatives that benefit local residents.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community Programs Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and other eligible tax-exempt organizations serving Howard County can access funding through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa for projects in arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, environment, and human services. Grants range from US $1,000 - US $15,000 and favor high-impact, collaborative, and sustainable community initiatives.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Iowa Community Funding via Fort Dodge Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, churches, hospitals, and public agencies in Iowa counties served by the Fort Dodge Community Foundation can seek grants for charitable projects that improve community quality of life. Focused on broad community betterment, the foundation invites organizations to propose initiatives in areas like economic development, health, education, recreation, safety, and support for underprivileged residents.
United Way And Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Dodge
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Grants for Iowa Child Care Services
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Licensed child care centers in Dubuque County and the cities of Cascade and Dyersville can receive up to US $5,000 for HHS-approved professional development and center-wide technology upgrades. Grants from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque help Iowa providers strengthen childcare quality while managing costs for working families.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Child Care Wage Funding for Providers from Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Licensed child care centers in Dubuque County and nearby Iowa communities can receive funding to supplement staff wages and keep positions competitive. With a mission to strengthen local opportunity, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque provides wage support so providers can offer incentive-based bonuses without significantly raising tuition for families.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Iowa Health and Human Services Cancer Grants in Iowa
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Health and technical assistance organizations supporting rural cancer care in Iowa can receive up to US $6,000,000 to provide expertise, assessment, evaluation, and implementation support for cancer-focused hub-and-spoke models. Iowa Health and Human Services seeks a contractor to strengthen rural oncology partnerships, patient navigation, survivorship services, and sustainable, evidence-based cancer care delivery.
Iowa Health and Human Services
Rural Health Technical Assistance Grants from Iowa Health and Human Services
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Iowa organizations qualified to provide technical assistance to rural healthcare providers can apply for up to US $6,000,000 from Iowa Health and Human Services to support Health Hub and Spoke care models. Iowa rural health entities working in maternal and child health, mental/behavioral health, cardiovascular health, chronic disease prevention, and telehealth integration may be eligible.
Iowa Health and Human Services
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and eligible fiscally sponsored groups in Franklin County can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for community projects across arts, education, health, environment, and human services. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa provides Iowa organizations with project-focused funding that supports vibrant, sustainable communities.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Community Grants
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored community groups in Tama County, Iowa can apply for Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s Tama County Grants; awards More than US $1,000 for local projects. Funding supports opportunity and access, health and safety, vibrant communities, and youth empowerment initiatives that improve quality of life in Iowa.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Iowa Farmland Preservation Funding via NRCS
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa land trusts, tribes, and state or local governments seeking to protect working farms, ranches, and grasslands can access funding through the Natural Resources Conservation Service of Iowa’s Agricultural Land Easements. Support helps purchase easements that preserve cropland, rangeland, pastureland, grassland, and nonindustrial private forest land while limiting nonagricultural uses.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Iowa
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Old National Bank
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on affordable housing, workforce development, economic development, or financial empowerment in Iowa and other Old National Bank footprint communities can seek support for community impact programs. Grants from Old National Bank Foundation prioritize underrepresented and low- to moderate-income populations, with typical awards around Approximately US $15,000 for measurable, sustainable initiatives.
Old National Bank
Siouxland Community Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and units of local government serving Sioux County in Iowa can apply for Siouxland Community Foundation’s Sioux County Community Foundation Grant, with awards from US $250 - US $15,000 for charitable projects. Funding supports arts and culture, civic improvement, education, environment, health, and human services that enhance quality of life and offer county-wide or long-term benefits.
Siouxland Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Support for Iowa Community Projects
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Iowa County can seek funding for community projects in art and culture, education, health, environment, human services, historic preservation, and community betterment. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa supports initiatives that benefit Iowa County, Iowa, especially those showing broad community support and collaboration.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Iowa Community Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government entities serving Winnebago County, Iowa can seek project funding of more than US $1,000 for arts, education, health, environment, human services, and community betterment initiatives. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa supports efforts that improve quality of life and benefit rural and urban areas countywide.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Jasper Community Foundation Support for Iowa Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and governmental entities serving Jasper County, Iowa can seek project funding to enhance local quality of life, including arts, education, health, environment, recreation, and community development initiatives. Jasper Community Foundation supports creative, high-impact, non-duplicative programs and capital projects, with preference for broad-reaching efforts and collaborations, rather than ongoing operating or deficit support.
Jasper Community Foundation
Iowa Community Programs Funding via Siouxland Community Foundation
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government units serving the Siouxland tri-state area in Iowa can access funding through Siouxland Community Foundation to support arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, and human services projects. Grants up to US $5,000 prioritize collaborative, preventive initiatives that address emerging needs and benefit large numbers of local residents.
Siouxland Community Foundation
Economic Self-Sufficiency Grants for Iowa Nonprofits via Iowa Womens Foundation
Letter of inquiry due May 16, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations and licensed childcare providers seeking support for economic self-sufficiency initiatives for women and girls can apply for core grants, with awards up to US $50,000. Iowa Womens Foundation funds programs addressing housing, transportation, education and training, employment, childcare, and mentorship barriers across the state.
Iowa Womens Foundation
Battlefield Preservation Funding from National Trust
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Iowa public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations preserving battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation for planning and education efforts. Grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 support preservation planning, capacity building, and public education or outreach that engages new audiences.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Iowa Financial Assistance Funding via Iowa Economic Development Authority
Applications due Jun 27, 2027
Grants from Iowa Economic Development Authority help Iowa Main Street programs and their local for-profit businesses fund expansion projects within designated Main Street commercial districts, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Eligible communities must hold current Main Street Iowa contracts and submit one application per round, including a project budget and short business pitch video.
Iowa Economic Development Authority