Iowa Community Development Funding via U.S. Bank Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via U.S. Bank Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Organizations serving designated U.S. Bank communities, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and potentially supporting autistic individuals through these focus areas may be eligible, with priority for leaders of color.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Children’s Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support, which may include autism-related services, from Costco Foundation. Grants from Costco Foundation help Iowa child- and family-serving nonprofits with community-based programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes and collaborate broadly within their communities.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits developing innovative human services or social problem solutions can access funding through Creag Foundation, a private grantmaker. Autism-focused organizations may be eligible if their programs offer new approaches to current social issues. Grants are by invitation only, but qualified groups can submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth Services Funding for Nonprofits from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs, including autism-related services in Iowa, can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants. With a mission to enrich and protect children, it provides up to US $15,000 for efforts like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, and refugee enrichment.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Early-Stage Impact Grants
Early-stage social impact organizations in Iowa and beyond working on scalable solutions for underserved communities can receive up to US $300,000 in flexible funding and support. Focused on bold, systems-level change, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites independent, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits, including those improving outcomes for people with autism, to apply year-round.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Iowa and worldwide can seek Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation prioritizes innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include autism-focused initiatives that build digital skills, economic opportunity, or educational access.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Iowa educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help fund programs like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, and K–12 or STEM education, which may benefit autism-focused organizations with related services.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
U.S. cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programs, including program, capital, and limited general or endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes institutions like museums, theaters, symphonies, and arts education initiatives, which may include Iowa organizations serving youth or families affected by autism through arts engagement or STEAM learning.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa working in health, education, or community services can apply for grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and wellness initiatives. Grants from Labcorp Charitable Foundation help autism-focused programs that fit these priorities, particularly those improving healthcare access, preventative care, or educational opportunities for people with autism.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Iowa Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Iowa organizations and social enterprises working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Grants of more than US $50,000 support initiatives serving urban low-income children and youth; autism-focused programs that meet these criteria may be eligible.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Humanitarian and Education Grants in Iowa
Nonprofit charities in Iowa working on humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts initiatives can apply for philanthropic support from La Roche. With a mission to foster sustainable development and community well-being, La Roche provides funding for high-quality projects, and autism-related programs may be eligible when they fit its humanitarian, youth, or health priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Grants from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants to support marginalized communities worldwide. Programs in areas like healthcare access, child welfare, disability services, and social services may be eligible. Iowa organizations running autism or related developmental disability programs that fit these priorities could benefit.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or autism-related programs in Iowa may be eligible for this national grant, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help well-managed organizations expand services that significantly benefit their target populations and advance general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, education, housing, or basic-needs programs can seek sponsorship support that may benefit autism-focused services. Focused on community development and economic mobility, Bank of America Foundation invites proposals for initiatives in areas like preserving neighborhoods, workforce education, hunger, shelter, arts and culture, environment, and diversity and inclusion.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Autism Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits working on disadvantage, disability, or humanitarian relief can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation, including organizations that may serve autistic people. This global fund supports smaller, founder-led organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000, offering US $5,000 - US $250,000 for work in countries including the U.S.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Autism Services
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing education, youth, or humanitarian services, including autism-related programs, can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, educational access, and basic human needs in Iowa and beyond. Focused on children, education, and humanitarian causes, Hansen Family Foundation invites smaller U.S.-based nonprofits with modest overhead to apply.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations seeking to tell impactful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant in Iowa and nationwide. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support high-quality storytelling projects that highlight real-world community impact, which can include autism-related programs within its wellness and education pillars. Awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Human Services Funding for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving people in need can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs in areas like children and families, education, medical assistance, poverty relief, and disaster or humanitarian aid. Focused on compassionate service, this family foundation invites established Southern-region organizations, including those with autism-related services, to apply for single-year program funding.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Georgia nonprofit organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment near Georgia-Pacific facilities in Iowa can apply for funding. Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides Iowa community-focused groups with support for programs that enhance long-term well-being; autism service providers may be eligible if they meet these priorities and location requirements.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Community and Environment Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Iowa can seek $5,000 - $10,000 in unrestricted program or operating support for environmental and human services work. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help U.S.-headquartered groups whose missions may include autism-related services as part of broader community or human services programs.
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, including education, cultural activities, health facilities, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. Focused on impactful, smaller grants, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation may support autism-related initiatives that fit these priorities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Iowa Community Vitality Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa working on basic needs, community development, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven initiatives can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants, which fund U.S.-based programs only. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides nonprofits with support for hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and related services that may benefit autism-serving programs.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Iowa Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
With a mission to support innovative community solutions, Dr Scholl Foundation provides Iowa nonprofits with funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental projects. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those offering autism-related services, can request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-focused support during the annual grant cycle.
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 project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds U.S.-based charities serving communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include autism-related health, mental health, or early childhood programs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Iowa Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa working with underserved youth, families, or community and environmental projects can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Grants support youth education and leadership, housing and family services, food access and security, and environmentally focused initiatives that benefit children and their communities.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with strong collaborative programs addressing social issues in Iowa and across the U.S. can apply for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award to recognize exemplary cross-sector partnerships. Awards honor initiatives that measurably improve communities, demonstrate effective models, and can be replicated or scaled, which may include autism-related collaborations.
Mutual Of America Foundation