Auto Club Group Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Iowa nonprofits, schools, local governments, and first responder agencies can access funding for traffic safety, driver education, and K–12 financial literacy programs through the Auto Club Group Foundation; awards US $5,000 - US $15,000. Organizations working within the foundation’s 14-state footprint, including Iowa, may also seek support for passive speed display equipment.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Dekko Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth
Nonprofit organizations supporting children and youth development in Iowa can seek funding to strengthen early childhood, middle childhood, adolescent, and community development programs. Dekko Foundation supports nonprofits in specific Iowa counties, helping create environments that nurture young people’s self-sufficiency and economic freedom through learning opportunities and vibrant community support systems.
Dekko Foundation Inc.
GreenState Credit Union Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit organizations and schools in Iowa focused on financial education, children’s health, affordable housing, and underserved communities can apply for GreenState Credit Union’s community funding. Eligible projects must serve communities within GreenState’s Iowa footprint, offering potential support for local programs improving financial literacy, youth mental and physical health, and stable homeownership opportunities.
GreenState Credit Union
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Youth Health Grants in Iowa
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving social determinants of health for vulnerable children and youth can access funding through Mid-Iowa Health Foundation to advance its HealthConnect priority. Grants support initiatives in central Iowa counties that address housing, food security, education, safety, family connections, and physical or mental health care to improve long-term health outcomes.
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation
Youth Education Funding for Iowa Nonprofits via McElroy Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities in northeastern Iowa counties can apply for R.J. McElroy Trust grants to support youth-focused education, enrichment, and child welfare programs. Funding emphasizes educational benefit for young people across K–12, early learning, higher education, youth services, and children’s health and mental health in the listed Iowa counties.
R.J. McElroy Trust
Community Support Grants for Nonprofits from Valero
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa communities where Valero operates can seek funding for basic needs, health care, education, and civic or environmental initiatives. Valero Energy Foundation provides support to improve quality of life, so Iowa nonprofits serving these priorities near Valero facilities may be eligible to apply.
Valero Energy Foundation
Gundersen Lutheran Foundation Health Grants in Iowa
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Iowa nonprofits, schools, and government agencies delivering direct community services can access funding to improve health, economic stability, and neighborhood environments. Iowa organizations can access funding through Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation’s Thriving Community Impact Fund, which offers US $2,500 - US $49,999 Core Contribution Grants for larger initiatives aligned with community health priorities and measurable well-being outcomes.
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC
Community Programs Funding from LSB Foundation
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities serving Iowa communities where Lincoln Savings Bank operates can seek funding for community programs, education, health, youth, arts, and social services. The LSB Foundation provides grants up to US $30,000 year-round to support local initiatives in eligible Iowa counties and towns.
Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) Foundation
Iowa Community Program Funding via Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Applications due Aug 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Scott County, Iowa can apply for Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grants supporting culture and the arts, education, and social welfare. Funding may cover capital construction or renovation, multi-year program costs, and some operating expenses, benefiting Iowa nonprofits running arts, K–12 education, or social service initiatives in the Quad Cities area.
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Iowa West Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
Letter of inquiry due Sep 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities and government entities in Iowa can seek program, operating, capital, or launch funding to improve community belonging, opportunity, financial stability, and well-being. With a mission to improve lives, Iowa West Foundation supports organizations primarily in Pottawattamie County and 13 surrounding counties, plus Greater Omaha groups serving Iowa residents.
Iowa West Foundation
Burlington Capital Support for Iowa Programs
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in military and veteran services, senior services, education, or arts can receive project support through Burlington Capital Foundation. The funder prioritizes organizations in Iowa and Nebraska, with occasional support for national groups impacting these communities, and reviews applications quarterly with deadlines one week before each meeting.
Burlington Capital
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Operating Grants
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa, especially those serving Linn County, can apply for Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s Organization Support Grants; awards up to US $25,000 for general operating costs and capacity-building projects. Eligible groups span arts, health, education, environment, and human services, with specific budget and organizational age requirements.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Grants for Iowa Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Iowa can apply for Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s Program Support Grants, awarding up to US $30,000 for new or ongoing programs in Linn County. Funding supports programmatic work across education, health, human services, arts and culture, environment, and community benefit, excluding capital projects.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Arts and Wellness Funding via Arts Midwest
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, and tribal organizations in Iowa can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to support arts and wellness projects. Focused on arts-based health and wellness activities, Arts Midwest invites eligible 501(c)(3) and tribal entities to engage professional artists in performances, workshops, or programs during the 2025–2026 grant period.
Arts Midwest
West Bancorporation Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income people through human services, education, or arts and culture programs can apply for funding, particularly in Central and Eastern Iowa. Focused on community development, West Bancorporation Foundation also supports work in select Minnesota counties, with clear exclusions for individuals, schools, governments, and certain other organization types.
West Bancorporation Foundation Inc
Freeport-McMoRan Support for Iowa Women
Applications due Oct 9, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Iowa that serve women and girls can seek funding to expand education, workforce, and small business development opportunities. Focused on economic empowerment, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation invites programs in Lee County that build financial capability, support post-secondary success, and improve income, employment, or business outcomes for women.
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Iowa Financial Stability Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on financial literacy or employment readiness can access general operating support through the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa. Grants from the Veridian Credit Union Fund offer up to US $5,000 for organizations helping residents in Iowa and select Nebraska counties overcome barriers to financial stability.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community Services Funding from American Honda Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools offering community services programs in Iowa and other eligible states can seek programmatic support to run high-impact initiatives. American Honda Foundation and Honda corporate provide funding aligned with their CSR Pillar Awards, with an online application window each fall and decisions announced in the spring.
American Honda Foundation (AHF)
American Honda Motor Support for Iowa Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in Iowa working on decarbonization, clean energy, or efficient use of natural resources can seek programmatic funding for environmental initiatives. Grants from American Honda Motor help eligible U.S. communities, including Iowa, with projects like energy efficiency upgrades, onsite solar or wind, recycling, composting, and other sustainability efforts, awarding US $25,000 - US $100,000.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Mobility Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Honda USA Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in Iowa and other eligible states can seek US $25,000 - US $100,000 to support mobility-focused programs for people with disabilities, including therapeutic, adaptive, and comprehensive care initiatives. Honda USA Foundation funds education, awareness, and infrastructure projects that expand access through mobility modifications, accommodations, and assistive technology in communities where Honda associates live and work.
Honda USA Foundation
Community Services Funding from Kuyper Foundation
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities, educational institutions, and governmental entities addressing community needs in Iowa can seek project support, typically covering up to 25% of total costs, with awards of US $5,000 - US $50,000. The Peter H. and E. Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation focuses on Pella and surrounding communities in several Iowa counties.
Peter H. and E. Lucille Gaass Kuyper Foundation
Community Project Funding for Akron Nonprofits via Siouxland Community Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and local government units serving the 51001 zip code in Iowa can receive grants for charitable projects in arts and culture, civic improvement, education, environment, health, and human services. Siouxland Community Foundation prioritizes initiatives that enhance quality of life in Akron, address emerging needs, leverage other resources, and encourage collaboration and volunteerism.
Siouxland Community Foundation
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Old National Bank
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities working on affordable housing, workforce and economic development, or financial empowerment in Old National Bank’s Iowa service areas can seek approximately US $15,000 to support community impact programs. Old National Bank Foundation prioritizes initiatives serving underrepresented and low- to moderate-income residents with clear, measurable outcomes and sustainable plans.
Old National Bank
Youth Poverty Programs Funding from Heistand Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities supporting children in poverty can access funding through the Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation for practical programs in health, education, and community well-being. Preference is given to projects in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metro and western Iowa within 100 miles of Omaha, including school partnerships and building trades job-skills initiatives.
Todd and Mary Heistand Family Foundation
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation Health Grants in Iowa
Letter of inquiry due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Iowa communities with senior services, community health, or ELCA church-based ministries can apply for Immanuel Community Vision Foundation grants of US $75,000. Grants from Immanuel Community Vision Foundation help Iowa nonprofits address seniors’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and advance targeted community health and wellness initiatives.
Immanuel Community Vision Foundation
Iowa Community Program Funding via Siouxland Community Foundation
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government units serving the greater Siouxland tri-state area in Iowa and nearby counties can seek grants up to US $5,000 for arts, culture, education, health, civic affairs, and human services projects. Grants from Siouxland Community Foundation help Iowa nonprofits address community needs, especially collaborative, preventive, and high-impact initiatives.
Siouxland Community Foundation
Enterprise Community Partners Housing Innovation Grants
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, housing authorities, and tribal housing entities in Iowa and nationwide can apply for Enterprise Community Partners’ Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, offering US $2,000,000 for proven, ready-to-scale affordable housing innovations. Funding supports design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs that expand housing choice and access.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc