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Iowa Community Development Grants

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Grow Greene County Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
Greene County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greene County, Iowa, for projects that enhance the community's development and well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Program
$25,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in the Omaha metro area that focus on improving economic stability, housing, maternal health, and mental health for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building Change Grant Program
$100,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to property owners and tenants in designated urban areas of Iowa City for revitalizing and improving existing buildings, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and preserving historic structures.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Butler County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Butler County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Butler County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Benton County Community Foundation Grants
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Benton County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Benton County, Iowa, to implement charitable projects that enhance community well-being across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mills County Community Foundation Grant Program
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Mills County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Mills County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as health, education, culture, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Okoboji Foundation Community Needs Grants
$24,999
Okoboji Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve infrastructure and facilities that enhance community life and recreational opportunities in the Iowa Great Lakes region.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in specific Iowa counties to support initiatives in social issues, education, family life, community betterment, and health and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Swisher Community Fund Grants
$1,500
Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance community wellness, education, and engagement for residents of Swisher, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operating Grants
$500,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, culture, heritage, or interpretive science in the Greater Des Moines area, helping them sustain operations and enhance their community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Union Pacific Community Ties Giving Program
$30,000
Union Pacific Railroad
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grants
Contact for amount
Alliant Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Iowa and Wisconsin that address community needs in areas such as hunger, housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety.

Energy
Nonprofits
Jones County Young Leader Scholarship
$2,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This scholarship provides $2,000 to a graduating high school senior from Jones County, Iowa, who has shown dedication to community service and plans to continue contributing to the local community after pursuing post-secondary education.

Education
Individuals
Kansas City Royals Foundation Royalty Fields Program
$15,000
The Kansas City Royals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides matching grants to nonprofit organizations and local governments for renovating youth baseball and softball fields in six Midwestern states, enhancing safety and playability for young athletes.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Hotel/Motel Tax Grant
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City of Spencer
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote tourism and cultural events in Spencer, Iowa, enhancing the city's appeal to visitors and stimulating local economic activity.

Arts
Nonprofits