121 Iowa Grants for Quality of Life Improvement

121 Quality of Life Grants for Iowa

Discover grants that improve quality of life, promote social connections, and support local programs. Funding enhances well-being, addresses community needs, and supports activities that lead to a positive impact and a better quality of life.

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Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Grant funds may be used to support programs or capital projects. Focus areas include environment, health and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179909

Grants to Iowa Agencies, Schools, and Nonprofits to Provide Community Services

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Iowa agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to provide community services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for cultural, educational, or charitable purposes that will enhance the well-being of local residents. Applicants must be located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214136

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562

Grants to Iowa and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects that Impact Local Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries...

GrantWatch ID#: 177501

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 206756

Grants to USA Jewish Charities and Nonprofits for a Range of Initiatives

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA Jewish charities and nonprofit organizations for a range of initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religio...

GrantWatch ID#: 220298

In-Kind Grant of Sports Equipment to an Iowa Nonprofit, CBO, or School to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 05/11/26

In-kind grant of sports equipment to an Iowa nonprofit organization, community-based organization, or school to promote softball and baseball for children ages 9-12 in eligible locations. The program provides sports equipment that benefits youth and children. Qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 219525

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, civic affairs, arts and culture, health, and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177646

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Areas of focus include arts, culture, humanities, education, environment, animals, health, human services, and public and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183513

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Groups in Multiple States for Community Benef...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, groups, and individuals in multiple states for projects to enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that reflect the values of community, innovation, and susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 216059

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Life of People with a Disorde...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies for Capacity Building Programs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies in eligible counties for capacity-building programs. Funding is intended to support a wide range of initiatives to benefit a broad sector of the community. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 166054

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Project Support and Capital Improvemen...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for project support and capital improvements. Applicants are required to obtain an endorsement prior to submitting an application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223861

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Local Qual...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions for projects, programs, and services to impact local communities. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 177483

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 Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit women in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address the focus areas of education, childcare, aging in place, and health, safety, and well-being. Eligible proposals are those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 204007

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs for Community Garden Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 208647

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to USA State and Local Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments for community infrastructure projects that benefit the military. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects related to sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 196514

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities focused on education, health, and community vitality. Priority consideration is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 162390

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that impact the economic vitality or quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local communities through public, educational, civic, religious, patriotic, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181442

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Entities, and Tribes to Increase Employment a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for projects that increase employment and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects will be enduring, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197055

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces to benefit the local community. Applications will be accepted from organizations in the states of California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206934

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Medical Research and Fellowships

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to spinal cord injuries and diseases. Funding areas include laboratory and clinical research, design and development of technology, and fellowships for postdoctoral res...

GrantWatch ID#: 173555

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, CBOs, and Groups for Events and Programs to Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit and community-based organizations and groups for events and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of youth and education, community service, environment, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225940

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities within the funding source's service area. Areas of focus inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 141579

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research to Improve the Quality of ...

Deadline: 07/13/26 LOI Date: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with a research institution to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193614

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Organizations for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

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
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects, services, and organizations working in the areas of arts and culture; communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 218457

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Increase Tourism Throughout the State

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to increase tourism throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225670

Grants to USA Researchers at Nonprofit Institutions for Studies to Improve the Care and Qualit...

Deadline: 07/23/26 LOI Date: 04/23/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects to benefit the elderly in long-term residential facilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research studies that can...

GrantWatch ID#: 167815

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to USA Organizations for Legal Services to Benefit Disadvantaged People and Groups

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for legal services that promote social justice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Grant funds may be used for expenses associated with attorney time and litigation costs. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185934

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support direct service programs or general operating support for the organization. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226438

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to improve the overall vitality and quality of life through their educational, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 156348

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

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Betterment of Bla...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the betterment of Black lives. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has initiated a psychiatric project or program that has substantially improved the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 221739

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs Benefitting Reside...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community programs benefitting residents in the funder's service area. Funding is intended for environmental education, programs addressing disadvantaged youth, emergency relief, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225945

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