Iowa Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via US Bancorp Foundation. Organizations serving designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play, may be competitive, including equine nonprofits with relevant community or youth programs.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support children, education, or health and human services may be eligible for monetary program support, including youth and child welfare services. Grants from Costco Foundation help cover program costs where there is a documented community need and measurable outcomes, which may benefit equine nonprofits with qualifying youth or education programming.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or related social programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to pilot or expand new approaches to social problems. Organizations, including those with equine or animal welfare programming, must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and typically begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Grants for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation to expand direct-service programs. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, the foundation provides Iowa and other U.S. youth-focused groups with funding for child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, environmental education, and related initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Social Impact Grants in Iowa
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Iowa tackling major social or environmental challenges can access funding and intensive support through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, with awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Equine and equestrian sports organizations may be eligible if they serve underserved communities and offer scalable, systems-focused solutions.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, including in Iowa, can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage solutions rather than ongoing operations, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
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 K–12 or higher education, which may benefit equine-related community programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital needs, or limited general and endowment support, including in Iowa. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives with broad, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services can use this funding for food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programs, or preventative health initiatives in Iowa and beyond. Grants from Labcorp Charitable Foundation help U.S.-based 501(c)(3) groups or equivalent charities support underserved populations and local communities within its three supported areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Iowa Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations in Iowa working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public, nonprofit, and social enterprise entities serving urban low-income children and youth, with requests of more than US $50,000 considered.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Humanitarian Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can apply for Semnani Family Foundation grants supporting marginalized communities in Iowa and worldwide. Funding may assist programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, women’s services, literacy, and related human and social services, which could benefit equine nonprofits with qualifying community-focused initiatives.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs may be eligible for this grant, including groups serving Iowa equine communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help soundly managed organizations deliver services with broad impact and materially improve the general welfare of their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support that benefits local communities. Focused on housing, jobs, and hunger, Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may also support equine or equestrian sports initiatives that strengthen economic, social, or cultural life.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Equine Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, or arts and culture initiatives, including in Iowa. Focused on broad community well-being, Hansen Family Foundation invites organizations whose equine programs advance these causes to apply.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Iowa Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Equine and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa can seek funding to tell impactful stories about their work through this national storytelling grant, with awards of more than US $50,000. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help organizations in preservation, education, or wellness share their community impact, which may benefit equine programs fitting these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Family Services Grants from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Focused on humanitarian, family, and community needs, Robinson Foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations in the Southern region to apply for single-year program support. Eligible charities active for more than three years that serve areas like poverty relief, children and families, medical assistance, disaster relief, or related services may be eligible, though capital projects are excluded.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Grants help Iowa nonprofit organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding fund their programs and initiatives. 501(c)(3) charities may be eligible to apply to the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation for support. Equine nonprofits whose missions intersect with these areas may also find this funding relevant.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Georgia 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific facilities in Iowa can receive support for education, community enrichment, environment, and entrepreneurship projects. Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides Iowa equestrian and other community organizations with funding that benefits communities within 30 miles of its manufacturing locations.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Youth Support Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, or safety from domestic violence may be eligible for funding, if located within 15 miles of a TJX site. With a mission to help vulnerable families and children, TJX Foundation provides invited grants that could support equine nonprofits offering related youth or family services.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Iowa Community and 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 unrestricted grants typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help cover general operating or program/project costs for U.S.-headquartered groups, which may include equine-related community or environmental initiatives.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa working on community, education, cultural, environmental, or health programs can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their services. Focused on broad community needs, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation invites U.S. 501(c)(3) groups, including those with equine-related youth or therapeutic initiatives, to apply during its spring or fall award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Iowa Community Development Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can seek support for hunger relief, housing, economic development, arts access, or adult self-sufficiency. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with grants that prioritize measurable outcomes and active Ameriprise volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Dr Scholl Foundation provides Iowa nonprofits with one-year grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental projects. 501(c)(3) equine organizations in Iowa may be eligible if their programs fit these broad community-focused priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. Equine and equestrian nonprofits may be eligible if their Iowa programs serve Union Pacific communities and align with these priority cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families with education, housing, food security, or environmental programs in Iowa and beyond can apply for the True Inspiration Awards, which provide US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact projects. With a mission to uplift local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation offers multiple award categories that may benefit equine-related youth initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Iowa Nonprofit Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa with strong, collaborative community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support through the Community Partnership Award. Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits that partner with public, private, or social sector leaders to address significant social issues. Equine-focused nonprofits with exemplary, replicable partnerships may be competitive.
Mutual Of America Foundation