Iowa Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations based in and serving U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play, may be competitive applicants.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa supporting children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for program funding that complements geology-related community work. Grants from Costco Foundation help cover monetary needs for evidence-based programs with measurable outcomes, especially those showing strong community collaboration and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human and social services, health, environment, arts, or community programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to address social problems in new ways. Organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and may submit a letter of inquiry to be considered.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 from the Dan Paul Foundation; Iowa-based programs are eligible alongside global applicants. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, the foundation funds efforts like child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee youth enrichment.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Iowa
Focused on early-stage social impact, this opportunity invites Iowa-based or Iowa-serving nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations to seek support for scalable solutions benefiting underserved communities. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation offers up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building and community support for ventures addressing major social or environmental challenges.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Iowa and worldwide can apply for up to US $100,000 to address critical social challenges. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities through its Global Impact Cash Grants program.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Iowa
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Iowa can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, and STEM or college and career readiness programs, which may benefit geology-related community efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Iowa Youth Poverty Funding via Michael Dell Foundation
Organizations in Iowa working on education, health, or family economic stability for urban low‑income children and youth can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and similar organizations, with requests of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Humanitarian and Education Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit charities in Iowa seeking support for humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can apply for corporate donations from Roche. With a mission to back innovative, sustainable initiatives, Roche provides philanthropic support to accredited charities through its local affiliates for projects based and operating within the same country.
La Roche, Inc.
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations conducting charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or related geology work in Iowa may be eligible for this funding, which must be used within the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust support well-managed organizations with broad impact and a substantial effect on their target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can receive US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief, including work in Iowa via the Gupta Family Foundation. Eligible organizations typically have revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 and may be U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
MGWA Foundation Support for Hydrogeology Students
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Undergraduate and graduate students in hydrogeology, groundwater hydrology, or similar programs planning to attend a hydrogeology or hydrology field camp in Iowa or nearby regions can receive $1,500 toward educational costs. Focused on field-based geology training, Minnesota Ground Water Association Foundation invites eligible students to strengthen their professional skills through this award.
Minnesota Ground Water Association (MGWA) Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Environmental and conservation-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 for projects related to sustainability, pollution, or environmental justice. Focused on preserving “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” the Hansen Family Foundation invites smaller U.S.-based organizations, including those with geology-related work, to apply.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can use this grant to fund storytelling projects that highlight their impact across preservation, education, or wellness programs in Iowa and nationwide. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support work such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, early education, and related community initiatives, with awards of more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Relief Funding for Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations active for more than three years can seek single-year support for humanitarian, education, health, poverty relief, disaster response, or conservation work from the Robinson Foundation. Iowa geology or conservation-related nonprofits serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line may be eligible if their programs address nature, wildlife, or related environmental needs.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment in Iowa communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can apply for funding. Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides flexible support for community-based programs that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in these manufacturing communities, which may include geology-related or environmental initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa supporting basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence may be eligible for funding from The TJX Foundation. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children build better futures, TJX Foundation provides invitation-only grants to organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Iowa Environmental Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Iowa seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or project costs, with flexibility for indirect expenses, and may benefit geology-related environmental initiatives.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Iowa Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, education, cultural institutions, health facilities, environmental activities, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. Focused on impactful, smaller grants, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation may benefit Iowa groups with geology-related or conservation programming.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Iowa Geology
Applications due Jan 1, 2027
Students in Iowa pursuing geology or related fields can receive scholarship support for their first year of post-secondary education, renewable for up to three years. Focused on technical disciplines like geology, engineering, and environmental health, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois connects applicants to the Fehr Graham Scholarship through a single universal application process.
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Iowa Community Vitality Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial Community Grants to support their services. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding that prioritizes hunger relief, housing and shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and local economic and cultural development.
Ameriprise Financial
Iowa Geology Fieldwork Funding via AEG Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Undergraduate and graduate applied geology students conducting field studies in Iowa or the eastern U.S. can receive support for environmental and engineering geology projects. Grants from Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation help students at accredited universities who are AEG student members with strong GPAs and sponsored by an active AEG member.
Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Iowa Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa can seek funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental projects. With a mission to strengthen communities, Dr Scholl Foundation provides grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000, which may benefit Iowa groups whose work intersects geology-related needs within these broad areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can seek funding for programs and operations that aid underserved and underrepresented residents. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides U.S. organizations in its business communities with project, general operating, or capital support in areas like economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief, which may include geology-related community impacts.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and independent emergency response organizations can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability projects in Union Pacific–served communities. Programs with environmental or land-focused components, such as conservation, outdoor recreation, or environmental education, may be eligible under Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Giving Program.
Union Pacific Foundation
Community Partnership Funding from Mutual of America
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues can apply for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide program honors collaborations among public, private, and social sector partners that measurably improve communities and may include geology-related initiatives within broader community impact work.
Mutual Of America Foundation