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Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, education, the environment, civic, health, and human services. The goal of the program is to address community n

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health, human services, education and youth development, arts and cultur

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to improve the local quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, health, human services, education and youth development, environment and animal welf

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa organizations for projects, programs, and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract visitors and generate visitor spending. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of programs and activities, inclu

Grants of $1,500 to USA historians, writers, independent researchers, and graduate students for historical research projects related to Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Priority consideration will be given to proposals offering new approaches or interpretations of previous

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based organizations in eligible communities for projects and events that draw tourists from outside of the immediate area. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application to ensure t

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, education and youth development, and c

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education and youth development, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, arts and cultu

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of local government for programs to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the following focus areas: arts and culture, human services, heal

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, civic, education, environment, health

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education and youth development, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, art

Grants to Iowa organizations for sporting events and projects in eligible regions that will attract tourists and have a positive impact on the local economy. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Priority is given to c