Community Development Funding from US Bank Foundation
501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture in Iowa can apply for the Community Possible Grant Program. New and emerging organizations submit a year-round LOI, and groups led by a person of color and serving U.S. Bank communities may be prioritized.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Services
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that demonstrates measurable community impact. Focused on youth and family well-being, the Costco Foundation considers requests based on documented need, evidence-based outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support, which may benefit organizations that also offer arts or visual arts programming for young people.
Costco Foundation
Iowa Youth Services Funding via DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can seek funding for programs such as child advocacy, early childhood development, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education. Focused on youth-centered initiatives, the DanPaul Foundation invites applicants from Iowa and beyond to request up to US $15,000 for qualifying projects.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Art
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first startups in Iowa developing scalable social or environmental solutions can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for capacity, capital, and community support. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation backs post-pilot ventures, including those using visual arts or fine art to benefit underserved communities at significant scale.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Iowa Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Iowa can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible projects must primarily serve economically underserved communities and offer innovative, tech-enabled solutions that improve reach and efficiency of services.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering impactful arts or science programs, especially for youth, can seek program, capital, or limited general support through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; awards are typically more than US $100,000. Iowa visual arts and fine art organizations with budgets over $2 million may be competitive if they meet these criteria.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Iowa education, health, and family economic stability organizations serving urban low-income children may be eligible for large project or scaling support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, with requests of more than US $50,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and related entities; individual artists are not supported.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Roche
Accredited charities running arts, culture, education, or community projects in Iowa can apply for grants that support innovative, sustainable programs. Grants from Roche help visual arts and other cultural organizations worldwide engage employees, partner with local authorities, and deliver high-quality projects in humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Iowa Humanitarian Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Iowa may be eligible for support to aid marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides Iowa human and social service groups with funding that can complement or stabilize visual arts initiatives serving at-risk populations as part of broader community support efforts.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Grants for Iowa Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank Of America Charitable Foundation provides Iowa nonprofits with sponsorship funding for economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, and community development. Visual arts and cultural organizations may be eligible if their programs advance community vitality, inclusion, or neighborhood preservation within low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services from Gupta Family Foundation. Focused on poverty, disability, and humanitarian relief, the funder invites smaller 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in Iowa, to apply if most grant funds reach direct beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Arts
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Iowa visual arts and fine art 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding through the Hansen Family Foundation to support arts and culture initiatives, including work with children, education, and humanitarian themes. U.S.-based nonprofits with budgets under $1 million and overhead under 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 for eligible programs.
Hansen Family Foundation
Arts Programming Grants for Nonprofits from Arts Midwest
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit and tribal arts organizations in Iowa and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to present professional artists and offer community arts programming. Arts Midwest’s GIG Fund supports touring or local artist fees, accessibility accommodations, marketing, and educational events that include public performances and reach underserved audiences.
Arts Midwest
Arts Programming Funding from Illinois Arts Council
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to present public-facing arts projects featuring professional artists. Grants from Illinois Arts Council Agency support performances, exhibits, festivals, public art, and similar activities, including visual arts programming, especially those reaching underserved audiences and meeting a 1:1 match requirement.
Illinois Arts Council Agency
Arts and Wellness Grants for Midwestern Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa and other Midwestern states can apply for Arts Midwest’s GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness, offering US $2,000 - US $15,000 for projects that connect arts and wellness. Funding supports performances, workshops, clinical or creative aging programs, and similar activities featuring professional artists, including visual arts initiatives.
Arts Midwest
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can access funding to tell powerful stories about their work through the Storytelling Grant, supporting projects across preservation, education, and wellness. Grants from the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation may benefit visual arts or media-based initiatives that highlight conservation, mental health, education, or community heritage impact. Awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Support Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek single-year funding for programs such as education, poverty relief, disaster relief, medical assistance, and family or youth services. Focused on relieving hardship, Robinson Foundation invites eligible nonprofits, including those with arts-related or community-serving work connected to visual arts in Iowa’s broader region, to apply.
Robinson Foundation
Iowa Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This broad-based charitable grant may benefit visual arts groups whose projects advance community well-being, environmental awareness, or social harmony within their Iowa communities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, entrepreneurship, environment, or community enrichment near Georgia-Pacific facilities can access funding through Georgia-Pacific Foundation for community-based programs and services. Eligible organizations must be within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community and serve communities where Georgia-Pacific operates; visual arts initiatives may qualify when aligned with these focus areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations in Iowa can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, TJX Foundation provides invited applicants with grants supporting community-based services rather than capital campaigns or general operations.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking operating or program support for environmental or human services work in Iowa may be eligible for this opportunity, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation supports U.S.-headquartered organizations, and visual arts groups with qualifying community or environmental programs may benefit.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa seeking support for community programs, education, arts, or environmental initiatives can apply for funding from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, with awards of US $1,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to help where modest grants have big impact, this U.S.-wide funder may benefit visual arts groups with qualifying projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or cultural enrichment can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support programs like hunger relief, shelter, economic stability, or arts education and access. Organizations must serve U.S. communities, show measurable outcomes and financial stability, and may receive priority if Ameriprise employees or advisors actively volunteer with them.
Ameriprise Financial
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving community quality of life in Iowa can seek project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief initiatives. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities, which may include groups whose visual arts programs serve underserved or underrepresented residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa offering safety, community vitality, workforce development, environmental, or arts and culture programs can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000. Visual arts and cultural organizations may be eligible if their projects serve communities along the Union Pacific service area.
Union Pacific Foundation
Iowa Nonprofit Partnership Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa leading strong community partnerships that address significant social issues may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits whose collaborative models improve lives, demonstrate measurable impact, and can be replicated, which can include organizations working in visual and fine arts contexts.
Mutual Of America Foundation