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Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, libraries, and churches for programs to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, health, environment and animals, human services, arts, culture and heritage, and societal ben

In-kind grants of printing services to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. The grants are intended to support local charitable organizations and help them improve their image, enhance their services, and expand their budgets. Eligi

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions to respond to community needs. Applicants must call to discuss their proposals before submitting an application. Funding is available for new and existing programs, equipment pu

Awards to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals for outstanding contributions to the field of environmental education. Awardees have developed and implemented programming to promote increased understanding of the State's cultural and natural

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa start-up companies in eligible locations for support and guidance that will allow the business to open and succeed. Funding is intended to assist new businesses, expand the local business community, and add job opportunities. Through the

Grants to Iowa local government agencies to improve designated water routes throughout the State. Funding is intended to support infrastructure project designs. Eligible activities include refurbishment of existing facilities, new projects, additional amenities, and upg

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, water supply and watershed management authorities, and government agencies for projects in eligible areas that reduce nutrient load from nonpoint sources in the State’s waterways. A letter of inquiry is required prior to the sub

Grants to Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska nonprofit organizations and institutes of higher education for projects to benefit entrepreneurs. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full application. Projects must address at least one o

Grants of up to $4,000 to Iowa teachers working in designated shortage areas throughout the State. Eligible applicants for the 2020-2021 school year are teachers who graduated in the 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20 school years. The designated shortage areas are ranked in

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support capital projects and program requests. In previous years, grants have been awarded to libraries, animal organizations, n

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the lives of needy and at-risk children and youth. Priority will be given to programs that address issues related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New and existing p

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible locations to improve the lives of local residents. Focus areas include arts and culture, community betterment, education, environment, health, historic preservation, and human ser