Homelessness Services Funding from Amcor Cares Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited educational institutions in Iowa serving people experiencing homelessness can seek community support grants to fight hunger and homelessness. The Amcor Cares Foundation offers awards of more than US $1,000 in Polk and Appanoose Counties, which may also cover related basic needs and health and wellness services.
The Amcor Cares Foundation
Community Development Funding from US Bancorp 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 US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations addressing homelessness through affordable or supportive housing and related services, especially those led by people of color, may be prioritized within designated U.S. Bank communities.
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 may also benefit people experiencing homelessness. Focused on child and family wellbeing, Costco Foundation invites organizations to apply for support in communities where it does business, with decisions based on community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Human Services Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services programs in Iowa can seek support to address social problems in new ways. Creag Foundation supports innovators in human services by invitation-only grants; eligible groups may first submit a letter of inquiry if they have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Iowa Homelessness Services Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology-driven programs to address homelessness and related economic or educational challenges 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 focus on crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Support for Community Development
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Iowa can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. With a mission to build safer, stronger communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support that may benefit organizations addressing housing, neighborhood revitalization, and related needs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Grants for Iowa Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Iowa with audited expenses over $2 million can seek Hearst Foundation support for arts and science programming, including artist development, arts education, and STEAM-focused science initiatives. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help U.S. organizations offering impactful cultural programs that may complement services for people experiencing homelessness; awards are typically more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services, including homelessness support, in Iowa and across the U.S. can apply for grants supporting food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3) groups to request funding aligned with these priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Iowa homelessness and housing organizations serving urban low-income children or youth through education, health, or family economic stability programs can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and similar organizations in the U.S. seeking more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling work.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Iowa Homelessness Services Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation provides Iowa homelessness services and other human and social service organizations with support for health, education, and humanitarian programs. Nonprofits serving marginalized and vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness, may be eligible for projects such as healthcare access, food and hunger relief, disaster relief, and services for women, children, and survivors of violence.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs that use funds within the U.S. can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Organizations serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness may be eligible if their programs advance general welfare and meet the trust’s broad service and impact goals.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Humanitarian Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing humanitarian aid, basic human needs, or poverty services can access funding via Hansen Family Foundation, with typical awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-based organizations under a $1 million budget and with overhead below 25% may be considered, including those serving people experiencing homelessness locally or abroad.
Hansen Family Foundation
Alliant Energy Housing and Shelter Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofits and community organizations addressing hunger, housing, and shelter in Iowa communities served by Alliant Energy can seek Community Grants to support specific programs or projects. Alliant Energy Foundation also funds workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety initiatives, which may benefit homelessness services and related support efforts statewide.
Alliant Energy
TruStage Foundation Support for Iowa Housing
Applications due Sep 21, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing homelessness services or affordable housing in Iowa can seek funding for education and housing initiatives that advance economic mobility. With a mission to strengthen communities, TruStage Foundation provides grants and sponsorships, prioritizing Madison/Dane County, Wisconsin, and Cedar Valley, Iowa, while also supporting efforts to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities nationwide.
TruStage Foundation
Friends Helping Friends Support for Animal Welfare
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Municipal or county animal shelters, animal control agencies, and 501(c)(3) animal welfare nonprofits in Iowa’s Cedar Rapids/Marion communities can seek funding for life-saving animal care, spay/neuter, microchipping, or humane education initiatives. Friends Helping Friends Foundation supports projects that ultimately benefit Cedar Rapids Animal Care and Control and may aid organizations serving homeless pet owners or unhoused populations with animals.
Friends Helping Friends Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) wildlife conservation nonprofits seeking to tell impactful stories about their work can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant. Awards of more than US $50,000 support storytelling projects that highlight conservation, preservation, education, or wellness efforts, which may include programs that intersect with homelessness services or housing stability.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Human Services Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) charities active for over three years can seek single-year support for poverty relief, family services, and related human needs projects that may benefit people experiencing homelessness. Focused on relieving hardship, Robinson Foundation also considers programs in education, health, disaster relief, veterans’ issues, and spiritual endeavors, excluding capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Iowa Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This flexible support may benefit homelessness service providers whose programs intersect with community well-being, environmental health, or broader social change efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Iowa Homelessness
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Iowa seeking support for environmental, human services, or related programs can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Lawrence Foundation funds general operating or project needs, and Iowa organizations providing homelessness services within these priorities may be eligible.
Lawrence Foundation
Homelessness and Housing Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa homelessness service nonprofits addressing shelter, supportive housing, or related basic needs can access funding through Ameriprise Financial community grants to support programs serving people experiencing housing instability. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that align with Meeting Basic Needs or Supporting Community Vitality and can demonstrate Ameriprise volunteer engagement and strong outcomes may be competitive applicants.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can apply for grants from the Dr Scholl Foundation. Focused on improving communities, the foundation offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year initiatives, which may include homelessness-related services.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Iowa Community Programs Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 21, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and municipalities serving Clayton County residents with health, human services, homelessness support, education, youth, community development, environment, or arts projects in Iowa can apply for this grant, with awards up to US $2,000. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque prioritizes youth enrichment and requires a 50% cash match.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Homelessness Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa communities served by O’Reilly Auto Parts can seek funding for homelessness services, hunger relief, poverty alleviation, and related supports through the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Grants may provide project, general operating, or capital support for programs improving economic stability, health, and overall quality of life for underserved residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for youth, families, food access, or community services in Iowa and beyond can apply for the True Inspiration Awards, which offer US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful local initiatives. With a mission to celebrate community impact, Chick Fil A Foundation provides substantial funding for education, housing, hunger relief, and environmental projects that may benefit people experiencing homelessness.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Iowa Homelessness Funding via Iowa Womens Foundation
Letter of inquiry due May 16, 2027
Grants from Iowa Womens Foundation help Iowa nonprofits, licensed child care centers, and grassroots groups fund initiatives that expand economic self-sufficiency for women and girls, including those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Eligible programs may address housing, transportation, education and training, employment, childcare, or mentorship, with awards up to Up to US $50,000 for operational expenses.
Iowa Womens Foundation
Quad Cities Community Foundation Grants for Iowa Homelessness Services
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
With a mission to support community-serving organizations, Quad Cities Community Foundation provides Iowa nonprofits and public entities with flexible operating or program funding. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, government entities, and charitable programs in Scott County, IA (and nearby areas for select funds) can request US $5,000 - US $20,000 for homelessness services and related human needs work.
Quad Cities Community Foundation