Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Child Welfare
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may benefit foster care and group home services. Focused on child- and family-serving programs, the Costco Foundation considers community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support when reviewing applications, which are typically evaluated within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Iowa Youth Welfare Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare can seek funding from the Dan Paul Foundation, including programs in Iowa. Focus areas include child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, refugee enrichment, and early childhood development, which may benefit foster care group homes and related youth services; awards are up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable Impact
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Iowa foster care and child welfare innovators serving underserved communities may be eligible if they operate in priority geographies and have scalable, evidence-based models beyond the pilot stage.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Iowa Education and Empowerment Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Iowa and worldwide can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Organizations serving mostly economically underserved children and families, including those in foster care settings, may be eligible if they meet Cisco’s criteria.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Companies Foundation Support for Safety
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. With a mission to strengthen communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support that may benefit foster care group homes offering education, job readiness, financial literacy, or community safety programming.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, science, or arts education programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help Iowa organizations serving large populations, including foster care group homes with strong arts or STEAM programming for youth, that meet size and 501(c)(3) requirements.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Community Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services in Iowa can apply for funding to support programs like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and preventive health initiatives. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites Iowa foster care group homes with qualifying programs to seek support.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Youth Services Funding from Roche
Child- and youth-serving accredited charities in Iowa seeking support for humanitarian, social development, education, community, environmental, or arts initiatives may be eligible for grants that can include foster care–related services. Grants from Roche help organizations worldwide deliver innovative, sustainable projects, with local Roche affiliates funding programs based in the same country where they operate.
La Roche, Inc.
Iowa Child Welfare Funding via Semnani Family
Iowa child welfare and human services organizations can access funding to support health, education, and humanitarian programs for vulnerable children and families. Semnani Family Foundation provides global nonprofits with support for child welfare services, health care access, literacy, and disaster relief, so foster care group homes and related programs in Iowa may be eligible if they serve marginalized communities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations running charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for work carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law (and California law where applicable), and foster care group homes with qualifying services may be considered.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Iowa Communities
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community programs, basic needs, or workforce development can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank Of America Charitable Foundation provides U.S. organizations with support for housing, hunger relief, workforce education, community development, arts, environment, and diversity initiatives that may benefit foster care group homes.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Disadvantaged
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation support, including Iowa programs serving vulnerable children and families. Focused on poverty, disability, social exclusion, and disaster relief, it offers US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities operating in select countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Child Welfare
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Iowa child foster care and child welfare 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation to support children’s services, education, and basic human needs. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead under 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000 for programs that advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness can use this grant to tell powerful stories about their community impact. Foster care group homes in Iowa that fit these pillars may be eligible for the J.W. Couch Foundation’s Storytelling Grant, which provides more than US $50,000 for communications projects.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Children and Families Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and families, poverty relief, education, or related services in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for single-year programs or services. Focused on community hardship relief, Robinson Foundation invites established organizations (3+ years) to apply; Iowa foster care and group home providers may be eligible if they serve areas below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Iowa Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa foster care and child services nonprofits can access funding for community services, peacebuilding, or environmental initiatives through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working with foster care group homes may be able to support broader community, environmental conservation, or peace-focused programs with this grant opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can access funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community may be eligible for Georgia-Pacific Foundation support, which can include programs benefiting children and families in foster care settings.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Iowa Youth and Family Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa serving vulnerable children, youth, and families through basic needs, enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety programs can apply for support; funding is limited to sites within 15 miles of a TJX location. With a mission to help build better futures, TJX Foundation provides invited applicants with grant opportunities on a rolling basis.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Iowa Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Iowa can seek funding for environmental, human services, and related programs, including general operating or project support. The Lawrence Foundation supports community and environmental initiatives with unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000, which may benefit foster care group homes and child welfare services.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa seeking support for community-based programs, education, arts, health facilities, or environmental activities can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to help smaller efforts where modest funding has big impact, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with flexible project and program support that may benefit foster care group homes and related youth services.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development programs. U.S.-based organizations serving local residents, showing measurable outcomes, financial stability, and strong Ameriprise volunteer engagement may be competitive, including foster-care-related group homes with eligible services.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Focused on education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental programs, this grant invites Iowa 501(c)(3) organizations to seek one-year project funding. Grants from the Dr Scholl Foundation, typically US $5,000 - US $25,000, may benefit foster care group homes and related child and family services in the U.S.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa serving underserved children and families through economic stability, health, literacy, or disaster relief programs may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) community-focused programs, which can include foster care group homes that align with its quality-of-life priorities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
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. Foster care group homes with eligible youth development, basic needs, or community safety programming in Union Pacific–served communities may be competitive applicants.
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, hunger relief, or environmental programs in Iowa and beyond can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the True Inspiration Awards. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides substantial grants for character development, food security, housing support, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Iowa Community Partnership Funding via Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Iowa with strong, replicable community partnerships addressing significant social issues may be eligible for this national recognition program. Mutual of America Foundation supports collaborative efforts across the U.S.; foster care and child welfare partnerships that model effective cross-sector collaboration could be competitive for the Community Partnership Award.
Mutual Of America Foundation