Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.
Grants to USA Federal land management agencies and Tribes for transportation infrastructure improvements. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible applicants may apply on behalf of state, county, or local gove...
Grants to USA Tribal Energy Development Organizations and Indian Tribes to develop and regulate energy resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the development of a legal framework to regulate Tribal energy resourc...
In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build coalitions that will improve banking access. Applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a learning cohort and will receive technical assistance to build a successful coalit...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...
Cooperative agreements to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions to strengthen ties between the two countries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...
Grants to USA state and territory governments for projects to improve recreational boating facilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to operate, renovate, construct, and maintain was...
Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for small dollar loan programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to expand access to banking services for people who are not currently...
Grants to USA federally insured depository institutions for programs that promote economic development in distressed communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible activities include financing and inves...
Grants to USA tribal governments, tribal organizations, and IHEs for programs to encourage business development amongst Native American populations. Applicants are advised are required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Successful applicants w...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, high schools, and IHEs to improve K-14 science education to prepare students for the agricultural workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...
Grants to USA small businesses for collaborative research on emerging technologies that can strengthen the nation's competitiveness. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Some applicants must work collaboratively with an eligib...
Grants to USA small businesses to develop scientific instrumentation. Applicants must submit a project pitch prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop next-gen equipment and technologies with the ability to strengthen and advance scientifi...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in eligible locations for community projects. Focus areas include community education, community development, and community promotions. Applicants should contact staff prior to sub...
Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa property and business owners for exterior building improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects involving permanent enhancements to commercial properties. The purpose of the project is to contribu...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations for activities to advance social and racial justice in eligible locations. Focus areas include maternal health, behavioral and mental health, neighborhoods and housing, and economic opportunities...
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'...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support educational initiatives in communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to provide educational opportunities for underserved populations, including scholarships, matching grants, and partnerships wi...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a competition to develop research projects related to the global economy and artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects that generate recommendations on how to positively i...
Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to ...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit residents of local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. Funding is intended to support communiti...
Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...
Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...
Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...
Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...
Grants to Iowa communities, counties, cities, and non-governmental organizations for projects to support outdoor recreation for the general public. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development, construction of facilities, parkland expansion, mul...
Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...
Grants to Iowa county governments for land conservation and capital projects. Funding is intended for a range of programs and projects, including environmental education, the protection and stabilization of resources, upgrade and repair of facilities, land acquisi...
Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...
Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...
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 ed...
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...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...
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 facade...
Grants of $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested for projects and programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life for resident...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa government agencies and service organizations for community ecosystem initiatives. Funding is intended for locally driven forest stewardship strategies, establishing food-producing spaces, learning opportunities for the public, and ...
Grants to Iowa incorporated cities and counties for the renovation of apartment units. Eligible units are located on the upper story of buildings, are vacant, and not occupiable. Funds may also be used to convert existing spaces into new units. The purpose of thi...
Grants to USA state and territory government workforce agencies to support training programs for workers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support companies in expanding or creating ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...
Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...
Grants to Iowa local government agencies and Tribal governments to collect and analyze data related to housing and development in rural communities. The purpose of this program is to provide communities with the information necessary to address local needs. Eligib...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations for innovative housing solutions in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will improve the quantity and quality of housing stock in rural areas. Programs and projects mus...
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 an...
Grant to Iowa IHEs, agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and schools to study the status of childcare in their location and plan for the future. Funding is intended for studies in communities with a total population of 20,000 or less. Applicants ...
Grants to Iowa organizations and property owners for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for building projects, including restoration and rehabilitation of commercial properties, new construction, and multiple property projects. Eligible pr...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide variety of initiatives. Priorities include economic wellbeing, education, health, tourism, recreation, downtown vitality, ...