Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects and programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, health and safety, opportunity and access, and vibrant communities. ...

Opportunity for USA students to participate in a program to inspire and benefit young people. Successful applicants are invited to an interview to present their unique stories on video. The purpose of the program is to discover and showcase the achievements of youth wh...

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...

Grants of up to $3,800 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote sports and recreational activities. Funding is intended to support tennis and polo, particularly among young athletes. Grants must be used to promote polo and tennis as sports, with an emphasis on young p...

In-kind donations of recreational equipment to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies. The goal of the grant is to increase exposure to pickleball by providing essential equipment, including paddles, balls, and nets. Program...

In-kind services to USA national parks for activities to improve collaboration in park-partner relationships. The purpose of funding is to increase coordination, enhance teamwork, and support smoother, more effective working relationships between parks and their nonpro...

In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations working to develop, enhance, and increase accessibility to parks, beaches, and green spaces. The funding source will dona...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

Grants to USA organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and adul...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and small teams to carry out humanitarian projects that have an aspect of mountaineering. Funding is intended for projects to benefit local communities in places with a connection to the mountaineering community, whether domest...

Grants to USA and Canada dance studios and associations to support student participation in classes. Funding may be used to provide students with scholarships and educational opportunities, for facility improvements, and for activities that engage the community, such a...

Grants to USA park and recreation nonprofit organizations and agencies for children's sports league expenses. Funding may be used for existing or new programs. Funding is intended to offset the costs of seasonal soccer league operators and players. The purpose of fundi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligible o...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA National Park Service programs, partner organizations, affiliated nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for projects to engage families and youth in fishing activities in national parks. Funding is intended to build community con...

Contract for services to a USA contractor to conduct a needs assessment on eligible sites impacted by devastating fires in 2024. Funding is intended to evaluate damaged recreation sites for repair, reconstruction, or decommissioning. The eligible recreation sites are t...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for projects that improve the local quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new projects or the enhancement or expansion of existing services, programs, or facilitie...

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools as po...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and community-based 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 ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa organizations and businesses for projects, programs, and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract visitors and generate visitor spending. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of programs and a...

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible applican...

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environment,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport...

Grants to Iowa local government agencies to improve water trails throughout the state. Funding may be used for enhancements to state-designated water trails. Eligible projects include new infrastructure or infrastructure enhancement initiatives, including but not limit...

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities to create safe bicycling environments. Projects can include giveaways, assessment surveys, educational opportunities, events, placemaking, and end-of-trip facilities. Fi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and rehab and assisted living facilities for community programs and projects that benefit individuals with Parkinson's disease. Focus areas include mental health, exercise, and supporting care partner...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support music festivals that benefit the public. Funding is intended for free events that take place outdoors in public spaces and present professional musicians and performers. The festival must be open and acce...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and educa...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations for projects to expand eligible wheelchair sports programs. Funding is intended for a variety of programming needs, including but not limited to court time, coaching, events, tournaments, camps, and equipment. Priority is giv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used for ge...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for sailing programs that benefit underserved youth. The purpose of the program is to afford disadvantaged young people between the ages of 9 and 21 an educational experience that will te...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, health, human services, civic, and environmen...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for archery programs. Funding is intended to support projects and plans related to archery at schools, IHEs, and sports clubs. The purpose of the grant program is to further the sport of archery and to inspire more people to learn ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. Fundin...

Grants to Iowa private organizations and political subdivisions for the purchase, development, and operation of vehicle trails and designated parks. These areas are used for off-highway vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, off-road utility vehicles, and off-road moto...

In-kind donations of paint to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public and private entities to assist in local beautification. The purpose of the program is to enhance parks, buildings, and facilities. Gallons of paint will be donated toward a wide variety of public ser...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs in areas such as education, health, elderly suppor...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, humanities, children and youth, public and society bene...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitti...

In-kind support to USA high school employees for sports training equipment. The purpose of funding is to provide high-performance athletic equipment to high school students for strength training. Funding is intended to enhance student-athlete training and produce champ...

Grants to USA weightlifters and weightlifting coaches for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for education advancement courses that lead to certification. The purpose of funding is to encourage and enable the attainment of continuing education.

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals for professional development. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professionals to enter the fitness industry. The chosen applicant will receive a variety of professi...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve their health and safety through enhanced physical training, including strength trai...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of firefighters. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of both volunteer and career firefighters. All applicants must be current members of the...

Grants to USA fitness professionals to purchase exercise equipment that will be used by disabled veterans. Funding is intended to improve the physical and mental well-being of members of the armed forces and veterans through strength training. All applicants must be cu...