200 Iowa Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, transportation-related organization, or nonprofit organization to assist small businesses competing for transportation contracts in multiple states. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

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...

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, culture, ec...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding will be awarded to projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, economic development, conservation, recreation, and charitable ...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies for projects to restore and improve hazardous dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested either for projects that are construction-read...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, s...

Grants to Iowa established and emerging small companies in eligible locations for business development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the success and development of existing businesses and start-up companies. The goal of the grant program is to prom...

Opportunity for Iowa qualifying communities to participate in a program to develop strategies for enhancing transportation. Successful applicants will receive assistance with prioritizing community needs, developing plans, identifying sources of funding, and initi...

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment,...

Donations and sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas include health and wellness, children and education, emergency response, entrep...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

Loans to Iowa businesses, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and individuals for projects to expand and develop energy infrastructure. The purpose of the program is to provide low-interest loans that aid in the development and construction of infrastructu...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

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 competitiv...

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 businesse...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...

Grants to USA city, township, county, and state government agencies to install bollards. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate acts of terrorism and injuries in are...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit and government organizations for community benefit programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that encourage community development and enhance the quality of life outside the metropolitan a...

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...

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of community and economic development, enivronment and conservation, arts and culture, education, and h...

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

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 re...

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

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, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a range of community health concerns, including but not limited to health equity, prevention, conti...

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts, education, comm...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...

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

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

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

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 impl...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa organizations and businesses 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 ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit rural communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects and services in the areas of agriculture education, ...

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, economic development, human services, a...

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, 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 famil...