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Connie Saylor Johnson Wilderness Education Grant
$2,000
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that promote wilderness values and stewardship among youth and adults in Idaho, Montana, and Iowa.

Education
Independent school districts
QCCF Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
$100,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Rock Island and Scott Counties improve their operations and sustainability through capacity-building projects in areas like fundraising, leadership, and strategic planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Endowment Challenge Grants
$25,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to established nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, to help them build endowments that support their long-term sustainability and mission.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Veridian Credit Union’s Successful Financial Future Grants
$5,000
Veridian Credit Union Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving financial literacy and employment readiness for residents in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
African American Unity Fund
$30,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations and projects that benefit the African American community in Omaha and surrounding areas, focusing on areas such as arts, basic needs, community development, health, and capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
River Bluff Community Foundation Impact Grant
$5,000
River Bluff Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Clinton and Camanche, Iowa, for innovative projects that address community needs in areas such as health, education, and cultural programming.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Equity Fund
$5,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides $5,000 grants to BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to support their business growth through funding, education, and networking opportunities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Grant Program
$610,000
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations conducting medical research, especially those focused on improving disease treatment and health outcomes, with a preference for projects based in the Midwest.

Health
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Kossuth County Community Foundation Grants
$1,000
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that enhance community well-being in Kossuth County, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and emergency services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in select U.S. states for programs focused on workforce development in advanced manufacturing and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Cedar County Grant
$7,500
Community Foundation of Cedar County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and qualified governmental agencies in Cedar County to enhance community quality of life through impactful projects.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Event Grant
$10,000
Missouri River Historic Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community events in Woodbury County, Iowa, that promote engagement, unity, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harrison County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Harrison County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Harrison County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life in areas such as health, education, culture, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
PFund Scholarship for LGBTQIA Individuals
$12,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals from the Upper Midwest pursuing various educational paths, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Health
Individuals
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant
$15,000
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public education institutions in Ida County to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Woodbury County, Iowa, to implement impactful economic development projects that create jobs, enhance community services, and improve quality of life.

Community Development
County governments
Animal Welfare Grant Program
$2,500
Friends Helping Friends Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and animal control agencies in Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa, to support projects that improve the welfare of homeless and displaced animals.

Animal Welfare
Nonprofits
United Way of the Great River Region Grant
Contact for amount
United Way of the Great River Region
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, focusing on projects that improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

Education
Nonprofits