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

Explore 1,543 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 and Agencies For Archery-Related Operating Expenses

Deadline: 02/01/27

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

Grants to USA IHEs for Teaching and Research Careers of Young Scientists

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to support the teaching careers and research efforts of faculty members in the early stage of their careers in the chemical sciences. Eligible nominees will have demonstrated contributions of significant knowledge and education-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 181702

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants to Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri Nonprofits to Provide Assistance to Individuals...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $7,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to provide assistance to individuals with physical handicaps. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 220217

Grants to USA Eligible Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA eligible nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended to support mental health research, particularly research that relates to schizophrenia. Applicants must be educational or scientific organizations that specialize in mental he...

GrantWatch ID#: 220290

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support direct service programs or general operating support for the organization. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226438

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

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

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Productions and Presentations in the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 02/25/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for productions and presentations that focus on the field of architecture. Funding may be used for projects including public programs, new media projects, publications, films, and exhibitions. Grant funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 177777

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for STEM-Based Research Studies an...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for studies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. Funding is intended for programs and conferences designed to promote STEM education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204476

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Arts and Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative initiatives to improve lives. Applicants must complete an eligibility form prior to completing the full application. Funding is intended for creative and innovative arts, education, and science programs or proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 169237

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Promote Rock Climbing

Deadline: 03/01/27

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

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 03/01/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177810

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects to Address Biological Issues Related to Mathematics

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects that address biological issues related to mathematics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to support innovative mathe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212623

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Medical Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for medical research. Funding is intended for medical research on a wide variety of topics. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Applicants will receive an e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220189

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for People with Disabilities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services for people with physical disabilities and/or vision impairments. Funding is intended to improve the lives of people with disabilities across the nation. Preference will...

GrantWatch ID#: 220190

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations and Associations to Promote the Sport of Ice Hockey

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit charitable organizations and qualifying associations to support the sport of ice hockey. Funding is intended to assist with programs, projects, and expenses that promote participation in the sport throughout the country. The purposes of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220862

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Spinning and Weaving Equipment

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools to promote the development fiber arts programs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment to enhance a current curriculum or start a new program in spinning and weaving. Grants may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 221049

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to USA Institutions to Offer Scholarships to Attend Floral Design Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions to offer scholarships to attend floral design programs. The purpose of the grant program is to support individuals with financial need who want to pursue careers in the floral design and retail sectors of the industry. Priority is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227762

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Organizations to Support Oral Health

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support oral health. Funding is intended to provide dental healthcare to individuals in need. Eligible uses of funds include lab fees, instrument rental, instrument purchases, disposable dental su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229468

Grants to International Nonprofits for American and Native American Art Exhibitions

Deadline: 05/18/27 LOI Date: 03/02/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, such as art centers, museums, and community-based cultural organizations, to present short-term art exhibits on American and Native American art. A letter of inquiry is required prior to a full application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 170093

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Support and Scholarships to Low-Income Students in STEM Fields

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 212625

Grants to USA Nonprofits for a Variety...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a variety of community services. Funding is intended for musical education for talented children and youth, for programs to preserve Yiddish culture, and to assist new immigrants to the USA through housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 218939

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit People with Visual Impairments

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit people with visual impairments throughout the country. Funding is primarily intended to financially support and finance homes for the visually impaired. Funding is also intended to support organizations that assist ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219880

Grants to USA Nonprofit Museums and Historic Sites for Conservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit museums and historic sites for conservation activities related to historic crafts and trades. The purpose of funding is to assist with conservation planning, artifact treatment, educational and interpretive programs, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 227467

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits for Public Service Initiatives

Deadline: 03/30/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations for public service initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital expenditures for facilities, equipment, and buildings. Eligible proposals must be from organizations located in or serving...

GrantWatch ID#: 219569

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Reduce Juvenile Delinquency

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to reduce juvenile delinquency. Funding is intended to focus on supporting boys from broken homes in their development as productive members of society. For grants made to organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 220206

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/31/27 LOI Date: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of arts, education, health, and welfare services. Funding is intended to improve and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220795

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects that Provide Community Benefit

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Connecticut, Georgia, California, Missouri, Iowa, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that provide community benefit. The goal of the grant program is to enhance the lives of citizens and animals. This is done though im...

GrantWatch ID#: 170324

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs Focused on Education, Religion, Human Services, and Crue...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for religious, literary, scientific, or educational purposes and to prevent cruelty to animals. Priority will be shown to charitable org...

GrantWatch ID#: 199289

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Conduct Medical Research

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to conduct medical research. Preference will be given to research specifically focused on cancer, though all types of medical research are eligible. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed onc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220331

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support and Encourage Children and Young Adults to Dance

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support and encourage children and young adults to dance. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying to verify that grant funds are available. Funding is intended for a wide range of dance-...

GrantWatch ID#: 220778

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Progra...

Deadline: 04/03/27

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 227216

Fellowships to USA Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Collaborative Scientifi...

Deadline: 04/14/27

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212808

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Federal Agencies, Research Centers, and Tribes for Cyber Innov...

Deadline: 04/14/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, federal agencies, research centers, and tribes for cyber innovation research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for projects that improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 220581

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 04/15/27

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 youth empowerment, vibrant communities, health and safety, opportunity and access. Projects shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 140157

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Community Activities

Deadline: 04/15/27

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 youth empowerment, vibrant communities, health and safety, opportunity, and access. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178684

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 04/15/27

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 youth empowerment, vibrant communities, health and safety, opportunity and access. Grants selections are m...

GrantWatch ID#: 178685

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Residents

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth empowerment, vibrant communities, health and safety, opportunity and access. Funding is intended to b...

GrantWatch ID#: 178686

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

Deadline: 04/15/27

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 youth empowerment, vibrant communities, health and safety, opportunity and access. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 178687
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