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Number of available Grants: 35

Grants to Iowa Counties and Cities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa counties and cities for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and hold a public hearing prior to applying. Funding may be used for activities and projects to restore and revitalize storefronts and facade...

GrantWatch ID#: 151213

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Households for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to Iowa individuals and households for disaster relief. Funding may be used for home repair, personal property, food assistance, and temporary housing. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance for needs not fully covered by insura...

GrantWatch ID#: 209816

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Businesses to Prepare Webinars for a Series Related to Improving ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations, contractors, and private companies to prepare webinars related to improving water quality. The purpose of the program is to create content on a wide range of topics for a webinar series targeted at state, terr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216438

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Purchase Land and Develop Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135076

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Increase Tourism Throughout the State

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives to increase tourism throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225670
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Businesses, Individuals, Agencies, and Cooperatives to Improve the ...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, government agencies, and agricultural cooperatives for projects to enhance the dairy industry. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including job creation, marketing, improvements in pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217516

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

Deadline: 05/22/26

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 Iowa City Governments in Eligible Locations for Commercial Revitalization Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa qualifying city governments in eligible locations for commercial revitalization projects. Funding is intended to assist small communities partnering with local businesses and property owners to implement exterior improvements to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 202520

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants and Financial Assistance to USA Government Employees to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217375

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080

Opportunity for a USA Artist or Team of Artists to be Considered to Create a Sculpture to be I...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered to create a sculpture to be installed on an eligible college campus. The winning artist will be tasked with creating a sculpture that incorporates the school's mascot and that is made of weather-resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227198
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Grants to Iowa School Districts and Community Colleges for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197398
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Grants to Iowa Youth Groups and Organizations for Projects Addressing Farming Health and Safety

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of $800 to Iowa youth groups and organizations to promote farming safety and health. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, the creation of signage, distribution of safety equipment, and production of instructional videos. One project wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 168686