51 Iowa Operational Support Grants

51 Operating Support Grants for Iowa

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Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097
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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/15/26 LOI Date: 05/01/26

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 projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 177891

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects and Operating Expenses

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for capital projects and operating expenses to benefit community residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include public and society benefit, health and human services, education, the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 181557

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 05/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Community Organizations in Midwestern States Addressing the Needs of Low-Income ...

Deadline: 06/30/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin grassroots community organizations and groups for general operational support. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that...

GrantWatch ID#: 185154
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and NGOs to Help Offset the Ope...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and NGOs to help offset the operational costs of fieldwork. Funding is available in three categories: professional development, outreach, and field equipment. Of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220593

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs, Capital Projects, and Operations

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following areas of focus: vibrant communities, youth empowerment, health, safety, and opportunity and access. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179906

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofit Poetry Organizations for Capacity Building and Operati...

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit poetry organizations for capacity building and operating expenses. The purpose of funding is to offer adaptable support that allows organizations to advance their missions and maintain essential work in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223485

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the basic needs of vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include health, shelter, food, clothing, and personal care items. Grant applications ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196151

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as f...

GrantWatch ID#: 181273

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding may be requested for programs in social welfare, education, and arts and culture. Within the focus areas, the Foundation supports multi-year program grants, operational gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/16/26 LOI Date: 07/05/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for program support, operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 221516

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Capital, General Operating, and Program Support

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capital, operating, and program support in eligible regions. Applicants must attend a virtual training session before applying. Funding is intended for support in the following categories: crisis stabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 165314

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Address the Needs of Local Residents in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of health, culture, civic engagement, social services, and edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174498

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support general operations. Applicants must register to use the application portal prior to applying. The goal of the funding program is improve the local quality of life for residents in locations served by the funding so...

GrantWatch ID#: 194329

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Prof...

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 06/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 213632

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit community organizations for community projects and programs in eligible areas . Funding is intended for general operations support, new projects and programs, equipment and materials, and capital support. Projects must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187084

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Promote the Healthy Development ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support the healthy development of children and youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, early childhood, middle childhood, and ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 161435

Grants to Iowa Organizations for Educational Projects that Promote Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa organizations for projects that promote dental health. The purpose of this program is to support short-term educational projects. Grant funds may be requested for oral health supplies and educational kits. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 162627

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and For-Profits to Foster Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects and events to foster tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that draw visitors, increase overnight stays, and initiate new projects with both short a...

GrantWatch ID#: 182691

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187452

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Loans to USA Small Businesses to Provide Financial Support Due to Military Call-Up of an Essen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216361

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Unforeseen and Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with unforeseen and emergency needs. Funding is intended to address needs that are critical and potentially impact the day-to-day operations of the organizations. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218024

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity development. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofits providing direct services to low-income populations. Grantees will receive both financial support and ongoing consulting support for financial planning, pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 220013

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Businesses for Operating Support and to Promote Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind donations to USA businesses for operating support and to promote growth. Funding is intended for a variety of expenses, including inventory, commercial rent, utilities, marketing, software, bookkeeping services, and professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220954

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274

Grants to USA Organizations to Support a Wide Range of Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations to support a wide range of programs. Funding is intended for programs focused on the well-being of women and girls, education, health and human services, climate change, economic empowerment, and the environment. There is particular int...

GrantWatch ID#: 222058

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 223259

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Unforeseen Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with unforeseen expenses that prevent the organizations from providing their services. Applicants must contact program staff to request an application. Eligible applicants are thos...

GrantWatch ID#: 226256