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Grants of up to $500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies in eligible locations for emerging projects, programs, and services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for the focus areas of community development, community educati

Grant to an Iowa local agency or county for the development of a single, unified platform for citizens to electronically access relevant governmental information and services. Funding is intended for the creation of a system that can be used to access information about

Awards to Iowa individuals, groups, and businesses for exemplary volunteer services on a local, national, or international scale. The nominees' volunteering should be outside of regular employment responsibilities. However, national service members may be nominated for

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that impact the economic vitality or quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local communities through public, educational, civic, religious, patriotic, and charita

Grants to Iowa emergency responders for educational programming to the public and for equipment purchases. The primary focus of the funding is intended for programs and equipment related to the dangers of fireworks. Additional funding is available for equipment used in

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs, such as promoting agric

Grants to Iowa public school districts and community colleges for technical education and career programs. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: work-based learning projects and reserve funding projects. Funding may be used for the following g

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to create long-term, sustainable organizational funding mechanisms. The goal of the program is to invest in the future and mission of local nonprofits. Eligible applicants are based in and ser

Loans of up to $10,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broad rang

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support general operations and to build organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff to register for the grants portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants working to enhance t

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of community services in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include health, education, STEM, arts and culture, diversity, the environment, food security, children, and youth. Eligib

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewer 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 se