160 Iowa Grants for Youth

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to serve individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Funding is intended to enhance the lives of individuals affected by ASD, expand the capacity to serve the ASD c...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to provi...

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for services that support veterans...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International youth to participate in a contest to devise ways to preserve the mental well-being of youth. Young people between the ages of 10 and 29 are encouraged to develop digital innovations that address gender-based violence, clim...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental entities for programs that encourage youth to pursue careers in technology. Funding is intended to empower talented young people who have limited access to educational resources and to create new opportunities ...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment, dive...

Grants to USA organizations to provide education, health, and well-being opportunities for children around the world. Examples of past grants include education programs, career readiness programs, family support services, and programs to support children who have exper...

Grants and event sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Certain applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to a full grant application. Focus areas includ...

Grants to USA and Canada robotics teams associated with schools or nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to participate in youth STEM contests. Funding may be used for team registration, field setup kits, and robot parts or kits. Grants are intended ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Award to an Iowa youth in recognition of a charitable initiative to enhance the local quality of life or address a local need in eligible locations. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who was the main organizer of a charitable project or program....

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of the environment, education, arts and culture, health and human services, communi...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative progr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high school and nonprofit youth programs to promote the sport of football among youth across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach. Additionally, the Foundation will match don...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA schools, IHEs, and organizations for projects that provide students with opportunities to address current and future energy challenges. Funding is intended to enable students in grades 6-12, college, and univer...

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to support young people and families in eligible communities. The Foundation provides modest, need-based grants directed to small and usually local organizations for individuals (especially...

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that benefit eligible communities in multiple states and align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Priority is given to organizations that address basic and emergency needs and that provide reso...

Grant of up to $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a qualifying institution or entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or research of th...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to serve underprivileged youth. Funding is intended to assist organizations providing academic learning, technical education, occupational skills training, and apprenticeships. Eligible uses of fund...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local children and youth in need. Priority will be given to proposals addressing educational, economic, and social issues of young residents. Activities should benefit eligible chil...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations to address educational challenges. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to a full application. Funding is intended for projects that implement artificial intelligence to improve e...

Grants to USA parent teachers associations for programs and initiatives that emphasize literacy, STEM-related topics, the arts, digital citizenship, mental health, and healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended to offer extra support to PTAs for operating programs or maki...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profit organizations, and individuals for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce...

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA educators in multiple states to teach youth about agriculture. Consideration will be given to projects that inspire youth to engage with sustainable practices and view sustainable agriculture as a viable career option. Proposals that invol...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible countries for projects to support youth mental health. Funding is intended to provide no-cost, accessible, mental health support that is community informed. Eligible applicants are tho...

Cooperative agreement to USA nonprofit organizations and Tribes for programs to address the nutritional needs of school-aged children. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying for a grant. The purpose of the program is to i...

Competition for USA individuals and groups to devise coping methods for communities disproportionately affected by environmental threats. Funding is intended to address the health and mental health ramifications of climate-related dangers, with an emphasis on the impac...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams of entities from the private and public sectors, research centers, and IHEs for research in the area of inequalities faced by people of African descent and Indigenous Peoples. Funding is intended t...

Awards to USA individuals ages 14-18 to recognize innovative efforts to address challenges in their local communities. Applicants will receive funding, coaching, and skills development to continue and improve their projects that address social justice, environmental, e...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish high school students to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer. In addition to the summer experience, selected fellows will participate in a year of transformative projects, studying, and seminars. Participants me...

Grants to USA and International organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit women and girls. Funding is intended to help women and girls advance in the areas of education, career, character and leadership development, and business development. Proposals...

Grants to USA educators, administrators, and personnel at schools, juvenile facilities, and IHEs for projects to address the needs of students. Funding is intended for projects that promote social justice at the classroom, school, or district level. Priority will be gi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public universities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects addressing agricultural education. Funding is intended for projects involving at least one of the following: farmers (small-scale and emergi...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty affiliated with nonprofit institutions of higher education for research to benefit the health and safety of children and youth. Funding is intended to support behavioral and psycholo...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving eligible locations for a broad range of activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible areas for a range of programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community betterment, education and y...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, community betterment, arts and culture, youth developmen...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth develop...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve acces...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in eligible locations to enhance the lives of residents. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of focus: arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa government agencies and nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that improve the local quality of life, including arts and culture, education, community impro...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitality, and agriculture education. Examples include food shelf do...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas to help develop communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, community betterment, arts and culture, youth development, environme...

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to support projects with the potenti...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and governmental entities including public schools, IHEs, and law enforcement for programs related to shooting sports. Grant funds may also be requested for capital improvements to shooting facilities. Funding is intended to provi...

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. This special matching fun...