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

Explore 1,566 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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1,566 grants found

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to enhance the quality of life for the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health, culture, social services, and civic engagement. The goal of the program is to fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174495

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies serving eligible locations for community benefit activities. Funding is intended to support activities within the focus areas of health, culture, civic engagement, education, and social services. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 174496

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Address the Needs of Local Residents in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of health, culture, civic engagement, social services, and edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174498

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital and Program Support to Benefit Local Reside...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and capital projects. Eligible proposals enhance the quality of life and address the needs of local residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 174499

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit public charities and government entities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grant funds may be requested to support operations, programs, capital projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 177891

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Community in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa municipal entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of health, culture, civic involvement, education, and social services. Eligible activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 178224

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Capital and Programming Support in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa municipal entities and nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital and programmatic support. Areas of focus include education, health, social services, culture, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178225

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Reduce the Threat of...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 179281

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Academic Projects Related to Art History

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

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and professional activities that generate and share specialized...

GrantWatch ID#: 179285

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Artworks Made of Glass

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and exhibitions that promote the appreciation and development of artworks made of glass. Funding may be used for exhibitions, brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, videos, and visiting artist residencies. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179496

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities to Promote Health

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribes for arts activities with a focus on health and wellness. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to develop arts experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179803

Grants or In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Safe Off-Road R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 180159

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Jap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to USA Qualifying Domestic Violence and Animal Nonprofits to Help Domestic Violence Sur...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183121

Grants to Iowa Cities and Counties to Improve Water and Sewage Systems in Low and Moderate-Inc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa cities and counties for improvements to water and sewage systems throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects such as water system improvements, sanitary sewer system improvements, wastewater and water treatment facility projects, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 183671

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Related to Boating and the ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Indoor Air Quality

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that improve the environmental quality of indoor facilities. Projects must directly address air quality, indoor environmental quality, IEQ-linked illness, or thermal comfort. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 204313

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Loan Guarantees to USA Banks, Tribes, Credit Unions, and Cooperatives to Support Eligible Indu...

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

Loan guarantees to USA and territories banks, tribes, credit unions, and cooperatives to support the renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing industries. Applicants are required to submit an intent to apply and ensure that required registrations are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207938

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International Competition Teams and Schools for Robotics and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Sponsorships to USA, Canada, and International competition teams and schools for robotics and engineering competition events. Funding may be used for expenses related to SAE and FIRST competitions. The purpose of the program is to support competition teams that hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209642

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to USA Nonprofit Research Facilities, Medical Centers, and Universities for Research St...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit research facilities, medical centers, and universities for research studies related to macular degeneration. Funding is available for specific projects as well as for capital expenditures. Application submissions are evaluated based on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218775

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Faith Based Organizations for Activities to Improve Lives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to improve the lives of local residents. Successful proposals are for initiatives related to the focus areas of education, family values, and medical research. The purpose of funding is to enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218809

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Promote Peace and Foster Human Rights

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

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote peace and foster human rights and racial harmony. Requests that foster interfaith and ecumenical cooperation are prioritized. Preference is also given to one-time projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 221270

Opportunity for Iowa Communities to Participate in a Program to Enhance Transportation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Opportunity for Iowa qualifying communities to participate in a program to develop strategies for enhancing transportation. Successful applicants will receive assistance with prioritizing community needs, developing plans, identifying sources of funding, and initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222002

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capital Projects, Renovations, and Purchases

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capital projects in the focus areas of preservation and conservation, health, mental health, education, and services for underserved and underprivileged populations. Priority is given to capital projects, including buildin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222699

Grants to USA Faith-Based and Other Entities for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222712

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community service, economic development, education and youth, the environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225421

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the production of visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of temporary and experimental new works that provide opportunities for artists. Examples of eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 227050

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Organizations for Journalism Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and independent businesses for journalism initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote local journalism by assisting in the recruitment of local journalists and by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228218

Donations and Sponsorships to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa Nonprofits for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/01/26

Donations and sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas include health and wellness, children and education, emergency response, entrep...

GrantWatch ID#: 228447

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska EMS, Fire, and Police Departments for Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Nebraska municipalities and qualifying EMS, fire, and police departments in eligible regions for safety and preparedness initiatives. Funding is intended for training programs, gear and equipment, and infrastructure and facility...

GrantWatch ID#: 229092

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598

Grants to USA IHEs, For-Profits, and Institutions for Projects Addressing Cervical Cancer

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, medical education companies, and healthcare institutions for educational projects addressing cervical cancer. Initiatives are expected to target community pharmacists, gynecologic oncologists, nurses, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230675

Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Improve Rural Neonatal and Maternal EMS Transport

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions operating an emergency medical transport service that serves at least one county with rural areas to conduct a program to strengthen emergency neonatal and maternal transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 231309

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

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, for-profits, and academic institutions providing emergency medical services to initiate improved health services for rural areas. Successful applicants will establish, or expand the reach of, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231310

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, and Nonprofits for Environment and Health...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...

GrantWatch ID#: 231706

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884

Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for an Impactful Community Project

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government organization for a project that will be impactful to communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are innovative, sustainable, collaborative, and have a positive imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226390

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Transplantation Resear...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research on Diabetes Management

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent, affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, or government agency for research on diabetes management. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Grants to USA Entities for Wastewater Reuse Concentrate Research in California

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on technologies and processes that reduce and treat concentrate from municipal wastewater reuse. Funding is intended to assess em...

GrantWatch ID#: 231477

Grants to USA Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Tribes to Secure Religious Facilities

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories faith-based organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve safety and prevent hate crimes at religious facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231478

Grants to USA Entities for Research on Virus Removal in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for potable water reuse research. Funding is intended to develop and assess methods for demonstrating virus removal by ultrafiltration systems...

GrantWatch ID#: 231479

Grant to USA Entities for Research on Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on reverse osmosis concentrate management. Funding is intended to assess management approaches, address water quality and regulat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231480
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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.