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Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local government entities for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funds are intended for new projects or for the enhancement or expansion of existing services, programs, or facilities. Eligible appl

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofits and 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 their application meets eligib

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit arts, cultural, and heritage organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit local communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible applicants and projects are l

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide HIV-related medical services to low-income residents throughout the State. Services include benefit coordination, support services, case management, infrastructure development, and core medical se

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that support smoking cessation initiatives, particularly for youth. Funding is intended for programs that help to ensure compliance by tobacco sellers and underage children; enable children and

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind donations of plants to Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin high school educators for student projects to create or enhance habitat areas for eligible species. Funding is intended for classroom and in-field educational activities that will benefit

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible areas for projects that address the needs of local residents and strengthen communities. Funding is intended for projects that offer educational, cultural, and recreational support,

Grants to Iowa agencies, organizations, school districts, IHEs, and groups to address state security concerns. Applicants are required to submit an NOI and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to support s

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that affect systemic change in eligible communities. Eligible programs will focus on the impact areas of financial stability, education, and health. The purpose of funding is to foster positive changes in local communi

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and housing providers in eligible locations to benefit urban communities. Funding is intended to primarily benefit residents with moderate- and low-incomes. Funding may be used for affordable housing activities, inclu

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa qualifying youth clubs to implement community improvement projects throughout the state. Clubs must submit an application to their county office prior to the deadline. This program provides small seed funding for a broad range of projects th

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government agencies for community development programs and projects in eligible locations. Priority will be given to initiatives that strengthen families, assist chronically underserved populatio