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162 Iowa Community Economic Development Grants

162 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 Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve Public Transportation in Rural...

Deadline 04/07/25

Grants to USA and territories state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes to improve public transportation in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to provide tech...

GrantWatch ID#: 200982

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline 04/09/25

Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for services that support veterans and their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Participate in a Public Health Bu...

Deadline 04/11/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a business accelerator program. Successful applicants will receive in-kind support such as mentoring support services, consulting services, resources, networking opportunities, and more. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 203628

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible L...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, civic, education, environment, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 135945

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, education, the environment, civic, health, and human services. The goal of the program is to address community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 135947

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Resi...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to improve the local quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, health, human services, education and youth development, environment and animal wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 140157
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Grants to Iowa Organizations for Sports Events and Projects that Attract Tourists to Eligibl...

Deadline 04/15/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164075

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

Deadline 04/15/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

Grants to Iowa Organizations for Programs that Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177482

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Activities that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education and youth development, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 178684

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment and Enhancement of the Quality...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, education and youth development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178685
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education and youth development, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, arts and culture, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 178686

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include education and youth development, health, human services, environment and animal welfare, arts and cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 178687

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of local government for programs to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the following focus areas: arts and culture, human services, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180113

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Activities in Eligible ...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of health, human services, education and youth development, arts and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180185

Grants to USA Artists for Public Art Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to USA artists, illustrators, and graphic designers to develop public artworks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create designs for utility cabinets. This project is an opportunity to enhance the visual landscape by using utility cabinets as canvasse...

GrantWatch ID#: 219803

Grants to USA Agricultural Businesses to Develop and Market Value-Added Agricultural Products

Deadline 04/17/25

Grants to USA and territories agricultural producers, groups, and cooperatives for activities to expand the agricultural market. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist agricultural producers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172471

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native Innovators for Initiatives to Benefit Native Communities

Deadline 04/17/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance community-based projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Focus areas include...

GrantWatch ID#: 195553

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Teams for...

Deadline 04/17/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized...

GrantWatch ID#: 213407

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Teams for...

Deadline 04/17/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, op...

GrantWatch ID#: 213410
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Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools and Agencies for Programs that Ben...

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects offering material purchases alongside c...

GrantWatch ID#: 219521

Grants to USA Nonprofit Grassroots Groups to Organize Social Justice Programs

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

GrantWatch ID#: 219173

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline 04/22/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal councils to promote tourism, community development, and workforce expansion. Funding is intended to benefit communities through the development of cultural programs, festivals, mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 214601
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations in Recognition of Outst...

Deadline 04/24/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the food sector. This award honors recipients whose efforts have resulted in innovative solutions to food insecurity in disadvantaged communities. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220010

Grants to Iowa Businesses for Innovative Food Security and Agricultural Programs in Rural Areas

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants to Iowa businesses for innovative food security and agricultural programs in rural areas. Funding is intended for initiatives that will advance economic development in the state. Programs and projects must exist in and benefit a community in Iowa with a populati...

GrantWatch ID#: 188483

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs in Tribal Communities

Deadline 04/28/25

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 and Tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline 04/30/25

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 submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315

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

Deadline 04/30/25

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 human...

GrantWatch ID#: 179909
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve Lives, Strengthen Communiti...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance education in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs, special projects, equipment, and facilities improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Programs to Provide...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for programs to provide necessary assistance. Eligible projects are those based on the corporal works of mercy. The purpose of the program is to enable the funding source to perform social outreach....

GrantWatch ID#: 210902

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Sustainable ...

Deadline 04/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and government organizations to participate in a virtual accelerator program to address sustainable consumption and production. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with access to the funding sou...

GrantWatch ID#: 213347

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Governmental Units for Programs to Advance Social Progress in Mul...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental units for programs to advance social progress in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education. Eligible states...

GrantWatch ID#: 213938
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Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants of $5,000 to USA 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, introducing innovative products, and impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125
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Grants to Iowa Agencies, Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Preserve and Enhance State...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal societies and governments, businesses, and individuals for preserving and enhancing state resources. Funding is intended for museums, documentary collections, and historic preservation. All proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 179854

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Low and Moderate-Inc...

Deadline 05/01/25

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, storm ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183671

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline 05/01/25 Conference Date: 04/10/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advocacy se...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 206756

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

Deadline 05/02/25

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

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

Deadline 05/05/25

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

Deadline 05/05/25

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

Deadline 05/06/25

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 05/06/25

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

Prizes to USA Nonprofits and Municipalities for Community Development Projects

Deadline 05/09/25

Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...

GrantWatch ID#: 195030

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

Deadline 05/12/25

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 Iowa Cities and Communities to Receive a Designation Honoring Efforts to Provi...

Deadline 05/12/25

Opportunity for Iowa cities and communities to receive a designation that recognizes efforts in providing workforce housing opportunities for the local community. Both urban and rural communities are eligible to apply. The purpose of the program is to honor communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 219411

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Safety, Community Spaces, Workforce Developmen...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169781
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline 05/15/25

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

Deadline 05/15/25

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 services....

GrantWatch ID#: 177646
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline 05/15/25

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 achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline 05/15/25

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 environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601
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