Auto Club Group Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Iowa fire departments, law enforcement agencies, municipal entities, schools, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding for traffic safety, driver education, and financial literacy initiatives through the Auto Club Group Foundation; awards US $5,000 - US $15,000. Iowa firefighting and fire prevention programs may be eligible, including passive speed enforcement equipment such as speed display signs.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Iowa Community Development Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible Grant Program. Fire departments and related public safety organizations with eligible nonprofit partners or programs that address these community needs may be considered, especially those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Community Services
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary program funding, which may include community safety or outreach efforts connected to local fire departments. Grants from Costco Foundation help programs demonstrate measurable outcomes, address documented community needs, and show strong collaboration and diversified financial support.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or related programs can access funding through Creag Foundation to address social problems in new ways. Organizations working in areas like community safety, health, or social services may be considered, but funding is by invitation only and typically follows a letter of inquiry from eligible groups.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Funding for Nonprofits from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, or welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation. With a mission to enrich and protect youth, it supports programs such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, clean air and water education, refugee enrichment, and scholarships, including those benefiting Iowa communities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
State Farm Foundation Fire Safety Grants in Iowa
Grants from State Farm Foundation help Iowa fire departments and related public safety organizations fund fire prevention, home and auto safety, and disaster preparedness or recovery initiatives. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies, educational institutions, and government entities running safety, education, or community development programs in the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programs, especially those engaging youth or nurturing artistic talent, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports museums, performing arts organizations, and arts education initiatives; Iowa fire departments with qualifying STEAM education or cultural programming may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Iowa Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides Iowa organizations working in education, child health, or family economic stability with project or scaling support of more than US $50,000. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public, nonprofit, and social enterprise entities serving urban low-income children and youth, including community-based fire department programs that meet these priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Humanitarian and Community Grants in Iowa
Iowa 501(c)(3) charities managing humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can seek philanthropic support that promotes sustainable development and engages local partners. With a mission to strengthen communities, Roche provides nonprofits with donations for innovative, high-quality programs, which may include community risk reduction or resilience efforts that benefit local fire and emergency services.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations in Iowa and worldwide can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support to deliver health, education, and disaster relief services for marginalized communities. Programs addressing healthcare access, pediatrics, women and girls, food insecurity, homelessness, and related human services may be eligible, including initiatives connected to emergency response or community safety.
Semnani Family Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those doing poverty relief, disability services, or disaster response in Iowa and worldwide, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for program support. Gupta Family Foundation prioritizes smaller, founder-led 501(c)(3) organizations with most funds reaching beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Walter Scott Family Foundation Safety Grants in Iowa
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Iowa fire departments and first responder agencies can access funding for safety equipment, training, and facility improvements through the Jack Lewis Safety Fund, with awards up to US $50,000. Walter Scott Family Foundation supports eligible municipal or nonprofit departments in small communities and specified southwest Iowa counties, especially those showing strong local fundraising and collaboration.
Walter Scott Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Fire departments and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa can seek funding to tell powerful stories about their impact through the Storytelling Grant, which supports preservation, education, and wellness work. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help eligible organizations nationwide create media and narratives that highlight community change and conservation efforts; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
USDA Rural Development Support for Iowa Facilities
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Iowa can fund construction, renovation, and equipment for essential community facilities, including fire departments and public safety services. USDA Rural Development supports projects in communities under 20,000 residents, with grant percentages increasing for smaller, lower-income service areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Scott County Regional Authority Support for Fire Services
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Fire departments and other eligible government or nonprofit entities serving Scott County, Iowa residents can apply for Scott County Regional Authority grants to fund defined fire and rescue or public safety projects. Awards support time-limited capital or program needs that begin within 12 months and benefit local communities in Iowa.
Scott County Regional Authority
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 support their programs and impact. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations may be eligible to apply to the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation, and Iowa fire departments with qualifying nonprofit status and related community or environmental initiatives could benefit.
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 in Iowa communities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing facilities can seek support for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Georgia-Pacific Foundation provides funding to strengthen quality of life and long-term sustainability in these areas, which may benefit fire departments with community-focused initiatives.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Community Services 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 Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help Iowa organizations, including fire departments with qualifying community or environmental initiatives, cover general operating or project costs with unrestricted funding.
Lawrence Foundation
Iowa Community Vitality Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Iowa nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven causes with support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural enrichment. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with measurable outcomes; departments or auxiliaries with nonprofit status may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
With a mission to support innovative community solutions, Dr Scholl Foundation provides Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental projects. Fire departments and related public safety organizations with qualifying nonprofit status and three years of financial activity may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project support.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa that benefit their local communities can seek funding for programs improving economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides project, general operating, and capital support to organizations serving underserved and underrepresented people, which may include fire departments’ affiliated nonprofit partners where eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Dubuque Racing Association
Pre proposal due Apr 17, 2027
Iowa fire departments and other eligible 501(c) nonprofits or public entities can seek funding for projects that advance community development, people attraction, and tourism. Organizations in the Dubuque tri-state area, including nearby Illinois and Wisconsin counties, may be eligible for US $50,000 - US $100,000 from Dubuque Racing Association, especially when proposals include capacity building alongside material purchases.
Dubuque Racing Association Ltd
Community Safety Funding from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and independent volunteer emergency response organizations can access funding for community safety, emergency preparedness, and related programs through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Fire departments that operate as eligible public charities may apply for projects that improve safety, preparedness, and community wellbeing in Union Pacific–served communities.
Union Pacific Foundation
Jasper Community Foundation Support for Iowa Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Fire departments and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits or government entities in Jasper County, Iowa can seek project funding for community-enhancing initiatives. Jasper Community Foundation supports capital projects and innovative programs in areas like public safety, health, education, environment, and recreation, with priority for collaborative efforts and projects serving broad segments of the population.
Jasper Community Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Dubuque Racing Association
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, local governments, schools, and volunteer fire departments in the Dubuque tri-state area can seek Dubuque Racing Association funding for people-attraction projects that build capacity and support material needs. Grants up to Up to US $50,000 may benefit Iowa fire departments enhancing tourism, population retention, internal operations, planning, or professional development.
Dubuque Racing Association Ltd
Iowa Community Safety Funding via Greater Jefferson County Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
With a mission to support community programs, The Greater Jefferson County Foundation provides Iowa fire departments, law enforcement, and other eligible 501(c)(3) or government units with grants for health and human services, community development, and related projects. Departments serving Jefferson County communities may be eligible for capital improvements and limited operational needs that benefit local residents.
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation
Iowa Community Partnership Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa with strong community partnerships that address significant social issues may be eligible for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborative models that measurably improve lives, can be replicated, and demonstrate innovative, cross-sector approaches that could include fire and emergency services partnerships.
Mutual Of America Foundation