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Grants for Iowa State, Local, Municipal & Tribal Governments

Find 564 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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564 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and IHEs for Pediatric Dental Care

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health departments, hospitals and clinics, medical and dental IHEs, and dental societies to provide oral health care for children and youth who are underserved or have lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 176925

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota Entities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210548

Grants to USA Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Wildlife Conservation Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA state, territory, and regional fish and wildlife agencies for wildlife and habitat conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning and implementatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 211906

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties for Preservation Projects and Pre-Development Activities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Iowa counties, cities, and land-use districts for historic preservation activities. Applicants for certain categories must submit a draft before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that preserve local heritage sites. Grants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 145436

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

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations or government entities in eligible locations for projects to benefit the local community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capacity-building, collaborat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180827

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

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

GrantWatch ID#: 230455

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve the National Oil and Gas Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231556

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Support Animal Welfare in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit animal welfare organizations and government agency animal shelters for activities to benefit animals in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizations that provide the following services: humane education, emergency animal car...

GrantWatch ID#: 209714

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174

Grants to USA Entities for Course and Curriculum Development for Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 230175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230182

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, an...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for the research and development of devices for disorders of the nervous system. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 216508

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for R&D to Make Buses Safer

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreement to USA government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and public transportation providers for research and development to make buses safer and more accessible. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take se...

GrantWatch ID#: 217890

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workplace Safety Training Progra...

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162724

Grants to USA State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies and regional arts organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies to meet local and regional g...

GrantWatch ID#: 215343

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Centers

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical technology research centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 230167

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Digestive Disease Research

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create research centers focused on digestive and liver diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230299

Grants to USA Entities to Support Workplace Safety Training Programs

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide support to workplace safety training programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to properl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230631

Grants to Northeast Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Agricultural Heritage Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, local and regional governments, and tribes for agricultural heritage activities in eligible counties. Interested applicants for larger projects must contact staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 153521

Grants to USA State and Local Agencies to Acquire and Protect Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA state and local government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of historic sites. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help applicants purchase land through fee-simple methods or to pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 160302

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health and human services, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172752

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Companion Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be consider...

GrantWatch ID#: 178259

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Programs to...

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 housing, mental health, economic development, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182597

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Organizations for Programs that Promote Recycling

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that promote recycling. Funding is intended to support organizations who have existing recycling programs. Ongoing and event-based programs are encouraged. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 190382

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to Iowa Agencies to Enhance the Accessibility of Boating Facilities for Public Use

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa government agencies for activities that increase public access to recreational water facilities within the state. Funding is intended to support land acquisition and development projects that enhance the accessibility of boating facilities on the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 210478

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote and support lifelong learning and higher education. The Foundation limits awards to nonprofit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218860

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa private and public nonprofit agencies for initiatives to enhance the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for tangible items or to cover soft costs in support of charitable causes. Eligible proposals ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228670

Grants to Iowa Private and Public Nonprofits for Projects to Assist Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa private and public nonprofit agencies for projects to assist rural communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide tangible items that are needed by local residents. Eligible proposals are for charitable projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 228671

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for disaster relief in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help communities cover required disaster recovery project costs and strengthen long-term infrastructure resili...

GrantWatch ID#: 229651

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address housing and food insecurity, as well as improving public space...

GrantWatch ID#: 230880

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible locations to address the needs of community residents. Funding is intended to provide support for civil, charitable, educational, patriotic, public, or religious ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175270

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, and Groups for Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, tribal governments, and other groups for programs related to the humanities. Eligible programs may include reading and film discussions, lectures, public conferences and symposia, exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 180678

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government agency for programs and activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that strengthen communities and have a signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189780

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to STEM Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA researchers associated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations to support fundamental research studies related to STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 204161
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