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Grants to Illinois and Iowa universities, colleges, nonprofit organizations, and governmental organizations in eligible regions for research and public education programs related to climate change. The purpose of funding is to raise awareness of the challenges and to fa

Grants to Iowa nonprofit foundations and agencies, businesses, and institutions of higher education for energy-related projects that benefit eligible residents. Applicants must register in the grants management system and submit a pre-application prior to submitting a f

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance animal welfare throughout the state. Priority will be given to projects that benefit underserved areas of the state, capital improvements to facilities, and projects that create and maintain par

Grants of up to $2,500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to improve the well-being of animals. Funding is intended for activities that help to end the cruel treatment of pets and wildlife as well as informational programs

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, storm s

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit public charities and government entities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grant funds may be requested to support operations, programs, capital projects, an

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal societies and governments, businesses, and individuals for preserving and enhancing state resources. Funding is intended for museums, documentary collections, and historic preservation. All projec

Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries, ambu

Grants to Wisconsin and Iowa organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations and programs that create structural and systemic change in underserved and marginalized communities. Eligible projects promote

Grants of up to $2,000 to Iowa community groups, including schools and libraries, to purchase recycled plastic items such as tables, benches, and playground equipment. The purpose of this program is to support plastic bag recycling efforts by promoting the purchase of p

Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 to Iowa for-profit companies with promising proofs-of-concept for technology in one of the following industries: advanced manufacturing, information technology, and bioscience. The purpose of this program is to support businesses in d