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168 Community and Economic Development Grants for Iowa

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline 01/30/25

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecological ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to Iowa Counties and Cities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Iowa counties and cities for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and hold a public hearing prior to applying. Funding may be used for activities and projects to restore and revitalize storefronts and facades in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151213

Grants to USA Small to Medium-Sized Farms and Agricultural Nonprofits to Implement Sustainabil...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants up to $5,000 to USA small to medium-sized farm owners and operators and agricultural nonprofits to implement sustainable farming activities. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen local communities and encourage farms to operate more sustainably. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177756

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for Programs to Enhance the Qualit...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, local governments, schools, and libraries for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to benefit local residents. Eligible programs and projects are those that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179383

Grants to USA Nonprofit Community Housing Organizations Serving Rural and Native American Popu...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit community development and housing organizations, Tribes, and Tribal housing entities and authorities serving rural areas to strengthen the capacity to implement housing programs for low-income residents. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186268

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business ...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progress in diversifying entrepreneurship and empowering a more diverse group of investors through knowledge and...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and Mexico Cities for Outdoor Visual Arts Projects

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico cities for outdoor visual arts projects. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with public art on pedestrian spaces, roadways, and public infrastructure. In addition to a cash grant, applicants will also rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 208963

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Improve the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for publicly accessible activities and events that draw people together and promote a sense of co...

GrantWatch ID#: 212190

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of areas including the arts, economic development, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, education, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 216553

Opportunity for USA Coalitions of CBOs, Agencies, Labor Organizations, and Clean Energy Employ...

Deadline 01/31/25

Opportunity for USA coalitions of CBOs, agencies, labor organizations, and clean energy employers to address a clean energy workforce development challenge. Funding is intended to strengthen ties between various stakeholders in an effort to increase the number of peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 216701

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Inju...

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Human Services, Youth, Arts, Education and Community Development...

Deadline 02/04/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit the communities served by the funding source. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. Funding is intended to support communities in centr...

GrantWatch ID#: 170952
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 02/04/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 190724

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline 02/05/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communities

Deadline 02/12/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 141579
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Increase Access to Solar ...

Deadline 02/13/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given to applicants led by or serving Black and Indigenous communities, women-led organizations, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201046
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In-Kind Donations of Paint to Iowa Nonprofits and Public and Private Entities for Community Be...

Deadline 02/14/25

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. Previous recipients include community centers, libraries, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 193707

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline 02/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

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

Deadline 02/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180577
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Opportunity for USA and Canada Health-Related Startup Companies to Participate in a Business D...

Deadline 02/16/25

Opportunity for USA and Canada health-related startup companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and grow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, CBOS, and Agencies for Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Deadline 02/16/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for neighborhood beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support litter prevention programs, enhance communities, and revitalize...

GrantWatch ID#: 200453

Opportunity for USA Startup Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline 02/18/25

Opportunity for USA startup businesses to participate in a business development program. The purpose of the program is to enhance readiness for the marketplace and improve business success. Successful applicants will receive business resources and mentorship. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207015

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Eligible Communities

Deadline 02/20/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities including counties, municipalities, and school districts to enhance eligible communities. Past grants have benefited youth, firefighters, recreation, parks, community centers, schools, and other community b...

GrantWatch ID#: 194061
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Business Owners with Diverse Backgrounds to Open Stores and ...

Deadline 02/21/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA business owners with diverse backgrounds to support the opening of businesses in eligible locations. Successful applicants will participate in a four-week retail workshop and have access to networking resources and opportunities, indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 203716

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs to Benefit Local Resid...

Deadline 02/26/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that meet the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, environment, education, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 166197

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Aerospace Research

Deadline 02/26/25

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments in eligible states and territories for aerospace research. Funding is intended to enable eligible areas to develop academic research programs that will be capable of contributi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211780
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Grants to Iowa Municipalities to Cover Expenses Related to Inspecting and Improving Neglected ...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Iowa municipalities to cover expenses related to renovating and improving neglected buildings. Funding is intended to support the deconstruction, renovation, and remediation of building hazards in order to remove the environmental and health concerns these bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 149572
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 02/28/25

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 given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 162390
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Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline 02/28/25

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 quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Individuals to Reduce Rural...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, IHEs, and individuals in eligible areas to reduce energy costs for families and individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164556

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Business Development in Non-Urban Are...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Impactful Projects that Enhance the Local...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and religious organizations for significant and impactful projects that enhance the local community. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 177737
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Enhance the Quality of Life in Lo...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public school districts, and religious organizations for projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 177738

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline 02/28/25 LOI Date: 02/14/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

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

Deadline 02/28/25

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. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642
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In-Kind Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools to Beautify La...

Deadline 02/28/25

In-kind grants of products and equipment to USA and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations. Donated products and equipment must be used to beautify outdoor landscapes as well as to achieve impact within the org...

GrantWatch ID#: 180895
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects and Programs to Benefit Resid...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Preference will be given to programs that fall into one of the following categories: increasing access to resources, neighborhood safety and revitalizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197500

Sponsorships to Iowa Organizations in Eligible Regions for Events that Address Important Commu...

Deadline 02/28/25

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Iowa organizations in eligible regions for events that address important community issues. Funding is intended for community events, including but not limited to galas, fundraisers, and festivals. This grant program was designed to provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200059

Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Advance the Economic Development...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for activities that further business and economic development in rural communities. In addition to a cash grant, successful applicants will receive mentorship and tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 207175

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717
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Opportunity for Indiana Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for Indiana early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212807
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Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Bene...

Deadline 02/28/25 LOI Date: 02/14/25

Grants and in-kind resources to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities through technology. A Letter of Intent must be submitted before applying. Focus areas are education and youth, health, humanitarian and crisis rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 213051
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Educational Institutions to Improve the Quality...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions for programs and projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, education, health, and human ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 149886
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Capital Projects that will Positively Imp...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for capital projects that will positively impact eligible communities. Grant funding priorities include outdoor experiences and recreation, arts and culture, lake quality and environment, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179290

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Local Latino Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations for services and programs to benefit Latino residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture; health and wellness; organizational capacity building; community and economic dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 179884
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Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Loans and Royalty Arrangements to Iowa For-Profits for Business Expansion and Technology Devel...

Deadline 03/03/25

Loans and royalty arrangements to Iowa for-profit businesses demonstrating a high potential for growth to bring technological innovations to market. This program supports the creation and expansion of initiatives to transmit technology to successful and competitive com...

GrantWatch ID#: 181666

Low-Interest Loans to Iowa Businesses to Bring Proof-of-Concept Technology to Market

Deadline 03/03/25

Low-interest loans of up to $50,000 to Iowa for-profit companies with promising proofs-of-concept for technology in one of the following industries: advanced manufacturing, information technology, and bioscience. The purpose of this program is to support businesses in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181667

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Programs to Benefit L...

Deadline 03/03/25 LOI Date: 02/10/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and units of government in eligible regions for programming and capital projects that benefit local communities. Applicants requesting funds for larger projects must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 185206
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