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Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit initiatives in eligible locations. Areas of focus include human service, historic preservation, health, the environment, education, community betterment, and arts and culture. Funding i

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for a range of programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations, including rural areas. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community b

Grants to Iowa organizations for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. Funding may be used for venue rental and event marketing, including but not limited to ad design, mailing expenses, ad placements, and printing costs. The purpose of the program is to att

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of a

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions in eligible areas to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment, diversi

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible counties for programs to benefit residents of local communities. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic deve

Grants to Iowa nonprofit arts, cultural, and heritage organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for organizational and programmatic expenses. First-time applicants are required to meet with staff to confirm eligibility before applying. Eligible applica

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Iowa victim service agencies and services providers to attend and host professional development trainings. Eligible costs include round trip airfare, hotel stay, parking and meals, registration, speaker fees, and mile

Grants to Iowa nonprofit arts, culture, and heritage organizations and agencies in eligible locations for programmatic and operating expenses. New applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Eligible applicants have headquarters in and conduct most of the

Grants to Iowa businesses and employers to offer professional development opportunities for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide unemployed and underemployed residents with the additional skills necessary to secure better-paying, full-time

Award of $1,500 to an Iowa individual in eligible locations to recognize an outstanding initiative that has benefited the local community. Award funds will be used as a contribution to the initiative or project. Eligible achievements include championing impactful endeav

Award to an Iowa youth in eligible locations in recognition of a charitable initiative to enhance the local quality of life or address a local need. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who organized an impactful program or project in the area of cu