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Number of available Grants: 32

Grants to USA Nonprofits for National Initiatives to Improve the Environment

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Funding is intended to support countrywide projects that preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182147

Grants to Iowa Public and Private Organizations for Cultural, Recreation, Educational, and Ent...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa public and private organizations for cultural, recreation, educational, and entertainment events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for public events that improve the quality of life for local residents, as well as to attract visitors to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 215380

Discounts on Monthly Utility Fees to Iowa Qualifying Residential Customers in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Discounts to Iowa qualifying residential customers in eligible locations on monthly utility bills. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of the fees charged by the city for residential premises for all four utilities - water, storm water, refuse collection, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 215541

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Elderly Citizens in Eligible ...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,750 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit elderly citizens in eligible communities. Applications will be evaluated based on the number of individuals assisted, the manner in which services are provided...

GrantWatch ID#: 182195

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Events and Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and events that benefit community residents. Priority funding is intended to support programs that have a broad-based appeal to the community and that provide a special community benefit. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 148736

Grants to Iowa Businesses to Purchase, Create, and Install Outdoor Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Iowa businesses in eligible regions to purchase, create, and install outdoor signage. Funding is intended to attract attention to the businesses, emphasize the historic significance of the neighborhood, and encourage foot traffic. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204868

Grants to Iowa Landlords and Tenants to Offset the Cost of Repairs for Water Leakage in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $100 to Iowa landlords and tenants to offset the cost of work performed to repair water leaks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reimburse repairs carried out on individually metered residential units (to include rentals) as well as on b...

GrantWatch ID#: 215542

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that work to improve the overall vitality and quality of life through their educational, soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 156348
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Grants to Iowa Arts and Cultural Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support General Operations

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended for applicants providing public arts, cultural heritage, and arts education programming for the local community. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 141651

Grants to Students, Youth Leaders, Teachers, and Student Groups for Projects and Initiatives i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to students, youth leaders, teachers, and student groups for projects and initiatives in eligible regions to address climate change. Eligible activities include projects to encourage students to walk or bike to school, reduce food waste at ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 227666

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Organizations for Initiatives to Foster Local Tourism

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 Organizations and Businesses for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa organizations and businesses for environmental protection projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the following focus areas: water conservation, waste and energy reduction, employing nature-based solu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220667