Walter Scott Family Foundation Support for Capital Projects
Municipalities and nonprofit organizations in southwest Iowa seeking capital funding for community spaces can apply for the Walter Scott Family Foundation’s Advancing Communities Grant, with awards up to US $250,000. Funding supports ready-to-launch projects like libraries, parks, trails, museums, and community centers that already have at least 60% of total project funding secured.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Jeffris Family Foundation Grants for Iowa Preservation
Established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies partnering with a 501(c)(3) in Iowa can apply for Jeffris Family Foundation’s Jeffris Heartland Fund, awarding US $5,000 - US $50,000 for historic structure reports. Funding covers 50% of report costs for nationally or statewide significant properties and must be matched dollar-for-dollar with cash.
Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants for Iowa Education
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Grants from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust help Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations fund capital and programmatic projects in education, youth services, research, and community needs. Most support goes to Iowa and nearby Illinois counties, with priorities including K–12 and higher education, biomedical and scientific research, youth recreation, first responders, and local disaster relief efforts.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Iowa Capital Funding via Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Applications due Aug 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Scott County, Iowa can apply for Hubbell-Waterman Foundation support for capital construction, renovations, and related program or operating needs. Funding focuses on culture and the arts, education, and social welfare, so Iowa groups planning facility projects or expansions in these areas may be eligible.
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Walter Scott Family Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Iowa municipalities, nonprofit or government first responder departments, and rural fire districts can receive up to US $50,000 for safety equipment, training, and facility improvements through the Jack Lewis Safety Fund. Walter Scott Family Foundation supports small communities and eligible departments in southwest Iowa counties seeking capital funding to enhance first responder safety and emergency response capacity.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Iowa West Foundation Grants for Iowa Capital
Letter of inquiry due Sep 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities and government entities in Iowa can seek capital, program, operating, or launch funding to strengthen community well-being and opportunity. With a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities, Iowa West Foundation prioritizes Pottawattamie County and a 14-county southwest Iowa footprint, including Greater Omaha organizations that directly benefit Iowa residents.
Iowa West Foundation
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Grants for Iowa Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Iowa can apply for Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s Program Support Grants, awarding up to US $30,000 for new or ongoing programs in Linn County. Funding supports programmatic work across sectors such as education, health, human services, arts, environment, and community benefit, not capital projects.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Community Programs Funding via Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations in Iowa’s Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Fayette, Grundy, and Tama counties can access funding through Guernsey Charitable Foundation for community programs. Grants support social issues, education, family life, community betterment, health, recreation, fitness, and sports, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $35,000.
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Rural Community Project Funding from Farm Credit Services of America
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Iowa nonprofit organizations planning agriculture education, hunger and nutrition, or rural disaster relief capital projects can access funding through Farm Credit Services of America, with awards up to US $25,000. Eligible 501(c)(3)s and similar groups must serve rural communities within the lender’s Iowa service area and may apply once every 12 months.
Farm Credit Services of America, ACA
Rural Microenterprise Funding from USDA
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions in Iowa that serve rural microenterprises can access loans and grants for revolving microloan funds and technical assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With a mission to support rural development, USDA provides Iowa entrepreneurship programs with capital for working capital, equipment, real estate improvements, and debt refinancing, with awards up to US $500,000.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Support for Women
Applications due Oct 9, 2026
Nonprofits, schools, and government entities in Iowa’s Lee County that empower women and girls through education, workforce skills, or small business development may be eligible for this funding. Focused on women’s economic opportunity, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation invites programs that improve income, employment, and business outcomes, especially in rural operating communities.
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Iowa Community Projects Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and government entities planning capital or community projects in Worth County, Iowa can seek grants supporting arts, community betterment, education, environment, health, and human services. With a mission to strengthen local quality of life, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa provides funding of more than US $1,000 for impactful, collaborative, and sustainable initiatives.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community Foundation Support for Iowa Capital Projects
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public institutions, and charitable groups in Jones County, Iowa can seek capital and community projects funding up to US $25,000 to benefit local residents. Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Jones County Community Foundation Grant supports economic development, education, health, tourism, recreation, heritage, conservation, and other quality-of-life improvements with a required 25% cash match.
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Iowa Capital Project Funding via Ash Grove
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Public 501(c)(3) charities in Iowa seeking capital funding for construction, renovation, repairs, or restoration projects can apply for the Ash Grove Charitable Foundation’s grants, with awards up to US $25,000. Projects that protect nature, support STEM education, expand skilled trades opportunities, or enhance community gathering spaces may be competitive.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Support for Iowa Community Development
Applications due Nov 10, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and school districts with capital or program projects serving Ft. Madison or Keokuk residents can access funding through Freeport-McMoRan Foundation’s Community Investment Fund; awards are typically more than US $20,000. Eligible projects advance education and workforce development, economic opportunity, and community capacity and leadership in these rural communities.
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Grants for Iowa Community Projects
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities improving life in Black Hawk County can access funding through Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa for one-year operations, programs, equipment, materials, and capital projects, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Eligible projects span arts and culture, community betterment, environment and animal welfare, education and youth, health, and human services.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Capital Grants in Iowa
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and government entities planning charitable capital projects in Grundy County, Iowa can apply for more than US $1,000 to improve local quality of life. The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa funds arts and culture, community betterment, education, environment and animal welfare, health, and human services initiatives that strengthen communities and benefit county residents.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Jasper Community Foundation Support for Iowa Projects
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit and governmental entities in Jasper County, Iowa can seek capital and program funding for projects that enhance local quality of life, including arts, education, health, environment, recreation, and community development. Jasper Community Foundation prioritizes creative, high-impact initiatives, especially collaborative efforts and those leveraging matching funds, rather than ongoing operating support or deficit reduction.
Jasper Community Foundation
Iowa Community Projects Funding via Greater Jefferson
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government units in Iowa’s Jefferson County can seek capital and limited operational funding for community projects through The Greater Jefferson County Foundation. Grants support programs in community development, public safety, education, health and human services, environment, and arts and culture that benefit Jefferson County residents.
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation
Rural Business Development Funding for Nonprofits via USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Focused on rural business development, eligible Iowa public entities, nonprofits, higher education institutions, tribes, and rural cooperatives can apply for USDA Rural Development grants of US $10,000 - US $500,000. Funding can support capital projects like land and facility acquisition or development, equipment, infrastructure, business incubators, and broader community and technology-based economic development.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Cedar Falls Community Foundation Grants for Iowa Capital Projects
Applications due Jun 17, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and the city government in Iowa’s Cedar Falls can apply for Cedar Falls Community Foundation’s Ella C. Rownd Trust, which offers $13,000 total for capital projects. Funding supports facilities and infrastructure that benefit Cedar Falls residents, which may include community development, education, health, arts, or historic preservation improvements.
Cedar Falls Community Foundation
Keokuk Area Community Foundation Support for Capital Projects
Applications due Jun 29, 2027
Grants from Keokuk Area Community Foundation help Iowa nonprofits, charities, health care organizations, and educational institutions fund arts, culture, education, health, human services, and community betterment projects, including capital needs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations in Lee County, Iowa can request up to US $10,000 for seed projects, efficiency improvements, equipment, construction, or collaborative community initiatives.
Keokuk Area Community Foundation
Health Program and Capital Grants from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Linn County, Iowa can receive approximately US $3,000 for health-related program or capital projects through the Bloomhall Family competitive donor-advised fund. Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provides 12-month grants that may support Iowa organizations seeking capital funding for health-focused initiatives.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Greater Cedar Rapids Support for Iowa Health
Full proposal due Jul 2, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Linn County, Iowa can seek approximately US $7,500 for health-related program or capital projects through the Diamond V competitive donor-advised fund. Grants from Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation help Iowa organizations pursuing capital funding for health-focused community needs.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Capital Funding via Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Full proposal due Jul 2, 2027
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation provides Iowa nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups with grants supporting program, capital, or sponsorship needs. Organizations proposing projects within Cedar Rapids can request up to US $5,000 for 12-month initiatives through the Competitive Donor-Advised Funds – Lil’ Drug Store Products Grant.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Iowa Capital Improvements Funding via Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Full proposal due Jul 2, 2027
Nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups in Iowa can seek US $500 - US $10,000 for capital improvements tied to basic health and human services or classroom education. Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation’s World Class Industries donor-advised fund supports 12‑month program and related capital projects primarily serving Linn County.
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and fiscally sponsored groups improving life in Ackley can seek capital and program funding for arts, community betterment, education, environment, health, and human services projects. The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa’s Ackley Community Foundation awards more than US $500 to community-based projects showing broad support, collaboration, and sustainability.
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa