37 Iowa Travel Grants

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, inclu...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities to attract tourists. The goal of the program is to improve state and local economies through the promotion of tourism. Funding is intended for expenses related to the implement...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories artists and artist ensembles to participate in public performances, festivals, and presentations abroad. Applicants can request funding to perform at festivals or other engagements overseas, or to participate in artistic ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa organizations 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 activities, incl...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for public activities and events to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support cultural and historical programs, capital projects, and events that attract local residents as well as visitors....

Grants of up to $6,000 and fellowships to USA scholars and doctoral graduates for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Grant funds are intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, ...

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 Iowa organizations for a broad range of activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events and activities in the areas of education, culture, arts, and recreation. The purpose of the program is to enhance the ...

Grants to Iowa organizations for sporting events and projects in eligible regions that will attract tourists and have a positive impact on the local economy. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Priority is given to ...

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 $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. students for travel to facilitate art research. Funding is intended for travel to Latin America as a precursor to more in-depth research. Priority will be given to research related to the historic contribut...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Focus areas include quality of life, education, health, economic well-being, capital improvements, conservation, heritage, recreation, and tourism. Funding is intended...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career postdoctoral scientists and neurologists to conduct research studies related to Parkinson's disease (PD). Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program offers two...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and for-profits to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. Funding is intended for projects to fully understand the ch...

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cultural, educational, entertainment, sports, and recreational attractions in the area. E...

Grants to USA and territories musicians to support performances and tours in a specified music genre. Funding is intended to assist both new and established musicians, solo artists, and musicians who play in an ensemble. The purpose of the program is to advance the car...

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel Ph.D. candidates to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institut...

Grants to USA reporters for stories to expose wrongdoing. Grants may be used by journalists to cover out-of-pocket expenses such as equipment rental, document collection, investigation expenses, and the reporters' time. These grants are for investigative stories that b...

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term program in Israel. Funding is intended for a limited number of young adults who plan to study at an eligible Israeli university or attend a...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a diffe...

Grants to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach undergraduate courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, travel, and l...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus...

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

Grants to Iowa private conservation organizations for the acquisition and development of lands for the purposes of habitat protection and outdoor recreation. In evaluating proposals, consideration will be given to public benefits, species protection, tourism and econo...

Grants to Iowa organizations in eligible locations for projects, events, and attractions that increase tourism. The purpose of this program is to support activities that attract overnight visitors and encourage local economic activities. Funding is intended to develop,...

Grants and scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish young adults to attend a study, service, or career development program in Israel. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance for Jewish youth between the ages of 16 and 35 to participate in a ran...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance Americans’ appreciation of Japanese culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of the arts, film screening, the performing arts, exhibitions, symposia, lectures, an...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International arts organizations for travel expenses aimed at promoting Canadian artistic works and artists internationally. Applicants must be registered in the application portal at least 30 days prior to applying. Funding ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by advancing the E...

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 and lo...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and exploration projects. Eligible projects include fieldwork in the following disciplines: ecology, archaeology, earth sciences, astronomy, paleontology, biological sciences, as well as...

Opportunity for USA veterans with disabilities to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person reside...

Financial Assistance of $3,000 to USA and Canada Jewish teenagers to offset the costs of summer programs in Israel. Qualifying applicants of high school age must participate in a program of at least three-weeks duration through an eligible provider. The purpose of the ...

Awards of up to $2,500 and awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International employees in the hospitality industry to recognize exceptional customer service. The purpose of the award is to honor front-line employees who improve the customer experience and exemp...

Grants to USA employees in the hospitality industry to assist in recovery from discrimination in the workplace. Funding may be used for financial assistance, legal aid, job search assistance, and mental health support. Funding is intended for individuals employed in th...

Grants to USA bomb disposal experts and their family members for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide assistance in paying for current needs such as travel expenses, childcare, debt relief, special equipment necessary due to job-related injuries, and re...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA Coast Guard members for basic needs after natural disasters. Funding is intended to relieve the personal financial burden that these first responders experience as their own homes are damaged and destroyed by disasters. The grants can be u...