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Best Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa

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$2999.2M

Total funding

$5K

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9,000+ grants

$2999.2M total

$5K median

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Grant Insights : Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Iowa grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

51 Operating grants for nonprofits in Iowa over $25K in average grant size

35 Operating grants for nonprofits in Iowa over $50K in average grant size

29 Operating grants for nonprofits in Iowa supporting general operating expenses

100+ Operating grants for nonprofits in Iowa supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Operating grants for Nonprofits in Iowa?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

28.6%

25.2%

23.8%

22.4%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa?

Grants are most commonly $18,750.

$500 $500 Min.

$18,750 $18.8 K Median

$227,048 $227 K Average

$3,000,000 $3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Iowa?

Grants are most commonly $82,635.

$82,635

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa year over year?

In 2024, funders in Iowa awarded a total of 28,032 grants.

2022 25,336

2023 26,582

2024 28,032

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa given out in Iowa, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Operating Grants for Nonprofits in Iowa changing over time?

Funding has increased by 9.41%.

2022 $2,079,026,768

2023 $2,108,613,200
1.42%

2024 $2,307,128,111
9.41%

Iowa Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Polk County, Story County, and Johnson County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Polk County	$545,560,005
Story County	$266,280,101
Johnson County	$184,865,698
Linn County	$166,016,288
Boone County	$155,314,892

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AWWA Scholarship Program - Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship

FNBO: Community Sponsorships

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IA: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants

Alliant Energy Foundation: Community Grants

Community Ties Giving Program: Annual Local Grants

Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award

IA Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

Community Foundation of Lyon County Grant

Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant

Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant

Sioux County Community Foundation Grant

Akron Community Foundation Grant

O’Brien County Community Foundation Grant

Wildlife Habitat Grant (IA)

The Father's Table Foundation Grant

Caesars Regional & Property Giving

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (357458)