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Grants for Iowa Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,544 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Iowa. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Quantitative Health Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to support health research conducted by investigators with quantitative technical and scientific backgrounds. Applicants are advised that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225009

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Postdoctoral Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and agencies for postdoctoral career development initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for programs that prepare post...

GrantWatch ID#: 230419

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support conservation efforts, preserve local heritage, promote re...

GrantWatch ID#: 161961

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities focused on education, health, and community vitality. Priority consideration is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 162390

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a broad range of activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of arts and culture, community...

GrantWatch ID#: 162571

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Government Entities to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a range of programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community betterment, education and yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172779

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

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 en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175516

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, community betterment, arts and culture, youth develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 176929

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth de...

GrantWatch ID#: 177712

Grants to USA Tribes to Enhance Public Safety and Provide Victim Services

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA tribal governments to enhance the safety of residents and provide services to victims. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Focus areas include Tribal justice systems, children's justice, adult tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178270

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities and Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance communities and rural areas in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following areas of focus: arts and culture, community betterment, education and youth development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178682

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Community Financial Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial literacy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 178683

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178752

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Hospice, End-of-Life, and Bereavement Serv...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide hospice care, end-of-life, and bereavement services. Funding is intended for programs, services, and projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible applicants are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 185486

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of health, education and youth development, community betterment, arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210335

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Prevent the Abuse of C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 213948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Entities to Promote Speculative Fiction

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, churches, municipal organizations, and individuals for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including semina...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers, Organizations, and Charities for Medical...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic researchers, scientific and educational organizations, and public charities for research projects. International applicants must contact the funder prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to foster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE Faculty That Are Engaged in Chinese Studies to Su...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE faculty that are engaged in Chinese studies to support research and writing or a sabbatical. Funding is intended to support humanities and social science projects in the focus area of Chinese civilization. Priority will...

GrantWatch ID#: 225790

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators Affiliated with IHEs for Archaeological...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators affiliated with IHEs for archaeological research. Funding is intended for active archaeological fieldwork, particularly excavations in regions central to the emergence of early civilizations, with related anal...

GrantWatch ID#: 225981

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Promote Youth Participation in Sports in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to promote youth participation in sports in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to make participation in sports accessible to all youth. Eligible organizations provide sports programs and activities for youth, and off...

GrantWatch ID#: 226971

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Institutions for Job Syndrome Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions for research projects related to Job Syndrome. Funding is intended to support research on the treatments for, and causes of Job Syndrome and its related pulmonary complications. The purpose of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 184366

Grants for Neuroimaging Research to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-P...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research projects related to neuroimaging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 205988

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Innov...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Novel...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

GrantWatch ID#: 218346

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Alzhe...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 218531

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Early...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222169

In-Kind Donations of Gift Cards to USA Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind donations of gift cards valued at up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and Title I schools in multiple states to meet the basic needs of individuals. Applicants must specify how and when gift cards will be distributed directly to needy individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230018

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 230164

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Clean Plant Centers

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nongovernmental organizations, government agencies, colleges and universities, and state experiment stations for the development of clean plant centers. Funding is intended to support pathogen elimination and diagnostic services that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216196

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Clinical Trials ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for clinical trials in stroke patients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218074

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities to Advance AI Healthcare Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to move AI healthcare tools from prototypes to real-world use in patient care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230661
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for nonprofits across 61 categories, including Education, Health and Medical, Housing, Arts and Culture, Youth and At-Risk Youth, and Community Services, along with operating support, capital campaigns, and program expansion funding.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Can newly formed 501(c)(3) organizations apply for these grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm whether your organization qualifies.