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Grants for Iowa State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 546 active, human-verified grants for state and local governments, municipalities, Tribal Nations, cities, counties, school districts, and public agencies. Explore funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers across Iowa, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Agricultural Product Promotion

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for agricultural product promotion. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address issues related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164785

Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Develop Rural Maternal Healthcare Networks

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/10/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 231313

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Legal Assistance to Older Adults

Deadline: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories entities to provide legal assistance to older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to prevent elder abuse by providing legal services to old...

GrantWatch ID#: 230854

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies for De-Escalation Technique Training

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies to train law enforcement agents in de-escalation techniques. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 214814

Grants to USA Law Enforcement for De-Escalation Techniques Training Curriculum

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement training academies to include de-escalation techniques in the training of law enforcement agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include eq...

GrantWatch ID#: 214816
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address Long-Term Patient Care Complaints

Deadline: 07/29/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit organization, government or tribal agency, community or faith-based organization, hospital, or IHE for training to address long-term facility patient care complaints. Applicants are advised that the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 194801

Grants to USA State Agencies for Initiatives Addressing Invasive Species

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA state agencies for initiatives addressing invasive species. Applicants are advised that a pre-proposal must be submitted and the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended identify activities needed to prevent the...

GrantWatch ID#: 230649

Grants to USA State and Native American Governments for Recreational Facilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and territories state governments and Native American tribal governments to increase accessibility to recreational activities in underserved and urban communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 212095

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735
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Grants to USA Investigators for Synthetic Plant Biology Research

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with IHEs, research facilities, and research institutes for research related to synthetic plant biology. Funding is intended for projects that apply engineering techniques and principles to advance the understanding of plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229996

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Wetland Conservation

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies in eligible states to address wetland conservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231555
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Schools for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 175315

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847
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Grants to USA State Governments to Address Instances of Waste and Fraud

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA state governments to address instances of waste and fraud. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow applicants to have the chance to create and execute modernized informa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185047
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Laboratories for Expe...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 212478
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Needs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government units in multiple states and countries to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations that are capable of impacting the commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215858

Grants and Technical Assistance to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Food Access

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants and technical assistance to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Tribal agencies and organizations, and government agencies for projects to increase food access in underserved regions. Applicants must submit a funding inquiry form and complete ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216794
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Pet Veterinary Care

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to improve veterinary care in local communities. Funding is intended for medical supplies and program support for pet care facilities. Eligible facilities include mobile, pop-up, and on-sit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221266
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools for community benefit initiatives. Focus areas of interest include social services, education, health and safety, civic initiatives, natural resources, arts, disaster relief, habitat and speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 227741

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop a Nutrition Education Program

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and state agencies to develop a nutrition education program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide culturally appro...

GrantWatch ID#: 230471
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Grants to Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota Organizations to Serve Children and Families

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota nonprofit and school- and government-sponsored organizations for initiatives to benefit children and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new and existing projects in the focus areas of hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 230504
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Operate a National Resource Center for Paralysis

Deadline: 07/31/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, hospital, or IHE to operate a national resource center focused on paralysis. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 231072
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Solutions to Ebola Virus Diagnostics

Deadline: 07/31/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231080
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Archery Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for archery programs. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives with the potential to drive significant, lasting positive change. The grant aims to reach a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 153511
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Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 08/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172915
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918
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Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921
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Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299
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Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits to Address the Basic Needs of Vulnerable Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the basic needs of vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include health, shelter, food, clothing, and personal care items. Grant applications ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196151
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Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address Issu...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address issues with the national court system. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 198876
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for operating assistance. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations with the costs related to the operation of an archery pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230979
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Work of Safety Service...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in multiple states to enhance the work of safety services and programs. Funding is intended for those organizations that run programs that promote safe behavior or those that provide safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 210796
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Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Enhance Access to Affordable Housing

Deadline: 08/03/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210894
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Cooperative Agreements to Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Cover Negotiation Costs

Deadline: 08/03/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes and tribal organizations to cover costs associated with negotiations related to participating in a tribal healthcare management program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212451

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Posttraumatic Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research on posttraumatic epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229572
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Health Care Planning Activit...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes and tribal organizations for planning activities related to health care in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow tribes to receiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 230034
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Grants to USA States and Workforce Development Boards for Training and Employment Programs

Deadline: 08/03/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231050

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Family Planning Initiatives Utilizing AI

Deadline: 08/25/26 Conference Date: 08/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, government agencies, and academic institutions for family planning initiatives utilizing AI. Funding is intended for increasing AI engagement for women and girls in sub-Saharan...

GrantWatch ID#: 231582

Grants and Technical Assistance to USA City and County Governments for Financial Empowerment

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200670

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects Related to Plant Diseases and Pests

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for projects related to plant diseases and pests. Funding is intended to protect agriculture across the nation by addressing and mitigating diseases and pes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215110

Service Contracts to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Provide Rural Health Servic...

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 08/10/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government agencies, IHEs, and for-profits to establish sites to provide services that address health and related social needs for rural residents. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Successful applicants will...

GrantWatch ID#: 231312

Grants to USA Health Care Providers in Rural Areas to Improve Quality of Services

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and public health care providers, hospitals, and health clinics in rural areas to improve the quality of health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 131634

Grants to USA States, Territories, and Tribal Governments for Flood Mitigation

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and tribal governments to prepare for and minimize the negative impacts of flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community hazard mitigatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 170529

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Train Workers in the Environmental Field

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, qualifying tribes, and redevelopment agencies for programs that train unemployed residents to work in the environmental field. Applicants are advised that required registra...

GrantWatch ID#: 198239

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Benefit Children Affected by Substance Abuse

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, child welfare agencies, and administrative offices of relevant courts, in partnership with tribes and other agencies, to benefit children affected by substance abuse. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 128909
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