79 Iowa Grants for Veterans and Military

79 Veterans and Military Grants for Iowa

Discover grants for veterans, military members, and their families. Funding supports programs and services that aid in the transition to civilian life, including education, employment assistance, mental health services, housing support, rehabilitation, outreach programs, and financial assistance.

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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Interdisciplinary Research and Coll...

Deadline: 09/22/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related to thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for programs that provide direct benefit to residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of homelessness and housing, hunger and food poverty, and first responders, military, and vet...

GrantWatch ID#: 216551

Scholarships to USA Caregivers and Spouses of Injured and Fallen Military Service Members for ...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Scholarships to USA caregivers and family members of injured veterans and service members for higher education at trade schools, colleges, and universities. Funding is intended to offset the costs of tuition, supplies, and books. The purpose of this program is to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 165044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Businesses, and Researchers for Long-Range Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will benefit m...

GrantWatch ID#: 216100

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Businesses to Support Advances in the ...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and businesses to support advances in the field of militarized humanoids. Funding is intended to support initiatives that will produce prototypes of humanoids that can engage in a wide variety of activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 223233

Opportunity for USA Active Duty Military Members and Veterans to Participate in a Business Dev...

Deadline: 10/02/25

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209446

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Serve People Living with Paralysis

Deadline: 10/07/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a posit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174047

Grants to USA Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for Business Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/07/25

Grants of $1,000 to USA veteran-owned businesses to encourage business growth and development. Funding is intended for veterans of the US military who are owners, CEOs, or presidents of small businesses with up to 100 employees. Businesses may serve B2B and/or B2C reve...

GrantWatch ID#: 205777

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Disease Research, Veterans' Support, Disaster Relief, and Public ...

Deadline: 10/09/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the areas of disease research, wounded veterans, disaster relief, and support for the public broadcasting system. In the focus area of disease research, funding is intended to support activities to find...

GrantWatch ID#: 218617

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Law Enforcement for Programs Related t...

Deadline: 10/22/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181995

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers to Recognize Excellence in Teaching Students about Civic Responsib...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. Element...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 10/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

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

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Career Development Projects to Benefit Youth, Young Adults, and V...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit youth, young adults, and veterans with disabilities. Projects should help individuals with disabilities acquire the skills necessary for successful career development and help maximize their potential and pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 154938

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Large-Scale...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for Canadian war memorial projects. Funding is intended for the construction of new projects and the large-scale restoration of exi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222046

Awards to USA Young Military Dependents to Recognize Exceptional Accomplishments

Deadline: 12/02/25

Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their accomplishments despite the challenges of military family life. Awardees will be honored for extracurricular activity, leadership, volunteering, scholarship, and other criteria. In ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 176359

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States and Locations for Programs to Benefit Local Reside...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food security; military service members, veterans, and first responders; career...

GrantWatch ID#: 174057

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs to Increase the Number of Minorities Working in STEM Fields

Deadline: 12/12/25 LOI Date: 09/19/25

Grants to USA qualifying IHEs to increase the number of people from minority backgrounds who work in STEM fields. Applicants must submit a white paper and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to enhance the capabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 216101

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Commemorate ...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities to commemorate the all-Black Canadian military battalion. Funding is intended for community engagement projects and war memorials t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222047

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testin...

Deadline: 02/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862

Grants to USA Fitness Professionals to Purchase Exercise Equipment for Disabled Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 223365
Upcoming

Scholarships to USA Active Duty Service Members and Their Dependents for Higher Education and ...

Deadline: 03/06/26

Scholarships to USA active duty service members and their dependents for higher education and vocational programs. Scholarships must be used for undergraduate studies or vocational-technical or certificate studies only. Scholarship recipients are selected based on comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 201329
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Conduct Innovative Research on Epile...

Deadline: 03/24/26 LOI Date: 01/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research studies focused on epilepsy. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. Funding is intended to support transformative projects by established and early-...

GrantWatch ID#: 178499
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Epilepsy-Related Studies

Deadline: 03/24/26 LOI Date: 01/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects related to epilepsy prevention, therapy, and treatments. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The goal of the program is to encourage young researchers to develop independent stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 178500

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Commemorate ...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for projects and memorials that commemorate Canadian military service during the Gulf War. Funding is intended for war memorials an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222045

Grants to USA Independent Researchers for Military History Research Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA individuals for research projects on military history. Funding is intended for research on topics that have not been previously investigated in depth. The research will be conducted at a military heritage center. Veterans, minorities, women, and individua...

GrantWatch ID#: 181948

Grants to USA Military Service Members and their Dependents to Receive Equestrian Training

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Examples ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208121

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assist Amputee US Military Veterans and to Improve Society in Sout...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are working to assist amputee military veterans, and to California nonprofits endeavoring to improve society in Southern California. Funding is intended for nonprofits throughout the country that offer repair and care for indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219859

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs Related to Animals, Education, and Hum...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, and human services. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty, and programs to assist veterans and their service animals in r...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and Canada individuals and families with low incomes. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are bordering...

GrantWatch ID#: 131400

Grants to USA Families of Active or Injured Military Service Members and Veterans for Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156741

Grants to USA Military Personnel and Veterans in Multiple States to Assist in Purchasing a New...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotiating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157100

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Personnel, and Veterans with Disabilities for Sports ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159935

Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

In-Kind Grants to USA Wounded Veterans for Specially Adapted Custom Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of specially adapted custom housing to USA veterans to accommodate severe injuries they sustained while in service to the country. The opportunity provides custom homes to injured veterans so they may live in a safe and barrier-free environment. The goal...

GrantWatch ID#: 165485

Grants to USA Active-Duty Service Members and their Families for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA active-duty service members and their families for financial assistance. Funding is intended to help these individuals in facing financial constraints related to military injury or activity. The grants are paid directly to the creditor(s) ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166475

Reimbursement Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Agencies for Vehicle Adaptations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Reimbursement grants of up to $1,000 to USA individuals, organizations, churches, nursing homes, and government agencies for the installation of equipment that will help people with disabilities. Funding is intended for equipment that is clearly related to a specific m...

GrantWatch ID#: 173893

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools in Eligible Regions for Emergency Response Ser...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-savi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179675

Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

In-Kind Grants of Donated Goods to USA Organizations to Support Low-Income and Disabled Vetera...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of donated goods and services to USA organizations for distribution programs to support homeless, low-income, at-risk, and disabled veterans. The types of donated goods vary but will include vital necessities like health and hygiene products, articles of...

GrantWatch ID#: 182024

Opportunity for USA Veteran Business Owners to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topic...

GrantWatch ID#: 183494

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Active Duty Military and Recently Discharged Ve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International active duty military and recently discharged veterans to attend a business-related continuing education course. Funding is intended to assist veterans in a successful transition to private-sector employment in the professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184109

Grants to USA Military Service Members and Veterans for Urgent Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA military service members and veterans for financial assistance for urgent needs. Funding is intended for active duty and deployed service members, as well as wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Funding is also intended for a wide range...

GrantWatch ID#: 188679

Grants to USA Military Veterans for Financial Support Upon Returning from Deployment Overseas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA military veterans for financial support upon returning from deployment overseas. The purpose of funding is to ease the transition from military service to civilian life, and to prevent veterans from entering the poverty cycle. Types of assistance include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189662

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Small-Scale...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for commemorative memorials that honor Canada's servicemen. Funding is intended to support building new memorials or restoring o...

GrantWatch ID#: 190275

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Assist Veterans, Service Members, and Their Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that assist veterans, military service members, and family members. Funding is intended for programs to improve the overall well-being and health of the military and veteran population. Programs must be prepared to beg...

GrantWatch ID#: 193353

In-Kind Grants of Specially-Designed Mortgage-Free Houses to USA Veterans Who Were Severely Wo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of specially designed mortgage-free houses to USA severely injured armed-force veterans to allow them to live independently. Eligible applicants are military service members from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy who have returned from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193683

In-Kind Donations to USA Families of Fallen Military Service Members for Housing Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of housing assistance to USA families of fallen military service members. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Families must have at least one child aged 16 or younger. The goal of the program is to offer support to families of service me...

GrantWatch ID#: 193684

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Areas of focus include the arts, veterans and military, community improvement, and education. Grants to national organizations are considered if the...

GrantWatch ID#: 195011

Opportunity for USA Small Businesses to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA small businesses to participate in a mentorship program. Mentoring businesses must participate in the application process as well. The purpose of the opportunity is to help these small businesses increase their capacity, acquire development assistan...

GrantWatch ID#: 195125