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Grants to USA researchers for original research investigating the various factors that impact the labor market and job quality. Applicants must register in the grant portal and submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, labor unions, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal entities to provide educational programs and training related to occupational safety. Applicants are advised that requir...

Grants of up to $95,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, labor unions, employer associations, IHEs, and tribal entities to develop educational materials related to occupational safety. Applicants are advised that r...

Grants to USA states and workforce development boards for worker training and employment programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to fill gaps in the domestic job markets and quickly ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for training and education programs that promote workplace safety for miners. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government agencies, academic institutions, for-profits, and maternal care hospitals to develop and coordinate networks that support maternal healthcare in rural areas. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Succe...

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations to better the quality of life of local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: health, opportunity, access, safety, youth empowerment, and v...

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their f...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, doctorates, and doctoral students for collaborative anthropological research projects. Funding is intended for research teams that include one partner from the community being studied....

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. ...

Opportunity for USA journalists to attend a conference related to businesses and business journalism. Participants will learn about the different difficulties small businesses across the nation currently face, and will be given resources and information that will ...

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and agencies for outreach programs and services for homeless and runaway youth. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide intervention ...

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 ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ AI to improve health worldwide. Eligible areas of interest include research, writing, policy analysis, funding new organizations, and supporting direct implem...

Grant of $10,000 to a USA and territories woman entrepreneur to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communicati...

Grants to USA small businesses for research and development that will culminate in viable technology transfers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that have a strong potential for...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for charitable projects related to energy. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible energy projects include but are not limited to the installation of solar heating, solar...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa government agencies and nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that improve the local quality of life, including arts and culture, education, community ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, and Native American entities to provide training related to the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses. Applicants are advised that required ...

Grants to USA scholars to conduct original research on the causes of inequity. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies investigating the contributing factors, causes, and effects of ec...

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and local units of government in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Program focus areas include education, youth development, health and human services, recreation and environment, arts and culture...

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that assist veterans, military service members, and family members. Funding is intended for programs to improve the overall well-being and health of the military and veteran population. Programs must be prepared t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories archival repositories for urgent assistance following a serious disaster. Funding is intended for services, supplies, and labor costs to recover damaged and threatened archival materials. Grants support the recovery of...

Grants to USA state, tribal, and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring public infrastructure after events such as h...

Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral le...

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Ap...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and Tribes for housing construction projects to benefit low-income people in rural areas. Funding is intended to provide safe and affordable housing to families and individuals who cannot afford it on their own...

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social co...

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...

Grants to Iowa homeowners, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and homeowner associations in eligible regions to install native landscaping. The purpose of the program is to reduce runoff and restore soil quality in residential areas. Applicants must own property...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom researchers with strong technical backgrounds for AI-related policy and economics research. Fellows will participate in a program that provides a stipend and funding for research-related expenses, mentoring, a shared ...

Grants to Iowa manufacturing businesses to expand their workforce. Funding is intended to create and carry out employee training programs. The purpose of the program is to improve worker retention, increase the number of skilled workers, and bring employee trainin...