Costco Foundation Grants for Iowa Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa that support children, youth, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that may also benefit LGBTQ communities they serve. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation considers demonstrated need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support when reviewing grant applications from eligible organizations.
Costco Foundation
Iowa Youth Services Funding via DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, health, development, or welfare programs can seek up to US $15,000 from the DanPaul Foundation, including those in Iowa. Focused on child advocacy, homelessness, poverty, and enrichment, the foundation invites Iowa LGBTQIA+ service providers whose programs align with these youth-centered priorities to apply.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Iowa Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment in Iowa and worldwide can apply for Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, offering up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage solutions. Organizations serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including those providing LGBTQIA+ services, may be eligible year-round via a letter of inquiry.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Hearst Foundation Grants for Iowa Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts, sciences, or arts education programs, including those serving Iowa communities, can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs or capital needs. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help organizations like museums, theaters, symphonies, and arts schools, especially those engaging youth or nurturing artistic talent; LGBTQ-focused nonprofits may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services, including those serving LGBTQ communities in Iowa, can seek support for programs like food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventative health. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
PFund Foundation LGBTQIA+ Event Grants in Iowa
PFund Foundation provides Iowa LGBTQIA+ nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups with sponsorship funding for events, gatherings, conferences, and convenings serving primarily LGBTQ+ audiences. Eligible organizations must serve LGBTQ+ communities in PFund’s Upper Midwest service area and show how their event advances equity, strengthens networks, and supports goals in areas like health, leadership, and advocacy.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Community and Education Funding from Roche
Accredited charities in Iowa working on humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or arts initiatives may be eligible for grants that support innovative, high-quality projects. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide, including Iowa-based LGBTQ nonprofits, that promote sustainable development and can actively partner with Roche affiliates and engage employees in cultural, educational, or social activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Iowa Health and Human Services Funding via Semnani Family Foundation
Iowa nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding via Semnani Family Foundation, which supports marginalized communities worldwide. Organizations serving vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ communities, through healthcare access, social services, or disaster relief may be eligible. The foundation funds work in the U.S. and multiple countries with a focus on human welfare.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt and demonstrate strong management, broad service reach, and meaningful impact; LGBTQ-focused nonprofits meeting these criteria may be competitive.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Foundation Grants for Iowa Communities
With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits with sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and inclusion initiatives. LGBTQ-focused organizations in Iowa may be eligible if their programs advance housing, jobs, hunger relief, or other listed community priorities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for poverty alleviation, disability services, social services, or disaster relief. Focused on human and social services, Gupta Family Foundation invites smaller organizations, including those serving LGBTQ communities in Iowa and other eligible countries, to apply if they meet its mission and revenue criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, animal welfare, environmental issues, or arts and culture can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation, with awards from US $1,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-based organizations serving LGBTQ communities may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s mission and size and overhead limits.
Hansen Family Foundation
Arts Programming Grants for Midwest Nonprofits via Arts Midwest
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit and tribal arts organizations in Iowa and other Midwestern states can receive US $2,000 - US $15,000 to present professional artists and host creative, educational events. Arts Midwest’s GIG Fund supports programming, touring fees, accessibility, and marketing, and may benefit LGBTQ-focused nonprofits that offer arts and cultural programming for their communities.
Arts Midwest
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations can access funding to tell powerful stories about their work in preservation, education, or wellness. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports communications and storytelling projects, with awards of more than US $50,000, for organizations including those serving LGBTQ communities within its three program pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community relief or support services can apply for Robinson Foundation grants, with a focus on program costs rather than capital projects. Focused on humanitarian aid, the foundation invites Southern U.S. charities, including those serving LGBTQ communities in Iowa-equivalent southern regions, to propose impactful projects in areas like poverty relief, education, health, and family services.
Robinson Foundation
Iowa Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This broad-based funder supports charitable initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, and LGBTQ-focused nonprofits whose programs fit these priorities may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Iowa Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Iowa supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety 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 applicants support through a questionnaire, LOI, and application process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Iowa Programs
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 ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Lawrence Foundation funds program or operating needs, and Iowa LGBTQ-focused organizations may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community vitality initiatives. Organizations serving LGBTQ communities in the U.S. may be eligible if they align with these focus areas and can demonstrate Ameriprise volunteer engagement and strong outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
LGBTQIA+ Services Funding from PFund Foundation
Applications due Jan 21, 2027
LGBTQ-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in Iowa and the broader upper Midwest can seek support for LGBTQIA+ services and rights work. Focused on rural queer communities, PFund Foundation’s PRISM Fund strengthens capacity and connections for organizations primarily serving LGBTQ+ people, with particular attention to queer people of color, gender-expansive people, and communities in the Dakotas.
Philanthrofund Foundation Inc
Dr Scholl Foundation Support for Community Programs
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs in Iowa may be eligible for project support. Focused on broad community needs, Dr Scholl Foundation invites U.S. applicants to request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of funding.
Dr Scholl Foundation
LGBTQIA+ Event Sponsorship Funding from PFund Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
LGBTQIA+-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in Iowa and the broader Upper Midwest can receive US $250 - US $1,000 to support events such as fundraisers, conferences, gatherings, and pride festivals. PFund Foundation funds events held in its five-state service area that primarily serve LGBTQ+ people and align with its mission.
Pfund Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Iowa
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Iowa 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving local communities through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds U.S.-based charities in areas like poverty alleviation, hunger, homelessness, health access, and job readiness, which can include LGBTQ-focused organizations meeting these 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 offering safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can apply for Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $30,000. LGBTQ-focused nonprofits serving Union Pacific communities may be eligible if their projects align with these priority areas and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Support for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and families through education, housing, hunger relief, or environmental programs in Iowa and beyond can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community projects. With a mission to uplift local communities, Chick Fil A Foundation provides grants recognizing innovative, service-focused work; LGBTQ-focused nonprofits may be eligible if their programs fit these categories.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Iowa Nonprofit 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, which honors U.S. nonprofits. Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award highlights exemplary collaborations that measurably improve lives and communities and can inspire or support LGBTQ-focused partnerships among broader social impact efforts.
Mutual Of America Foundation