Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Monthly
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications reviewed monthly”

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Eligible organizations

  • Iowa non-profit organizations
  • Public schools
  • Private schools
  • Number of individuals served

Geography

  • Selection Criteria: Applications reviewed monthly and scored based on:

Other requirements

  • Government entities
  • Location
  • Plans for implementation

Overview

AED Placement Program

Overview: The Iowa Heart Foundation awards Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to increase survival rates for people who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). SCA strikes more than 350,000 Americans each year — nearly one death every two minutes. Early CPR and AED use nearly doubles the chance of survival.

Program Status: Open as of October 2025

Geographic Scope: Iowa

Eligibility:

  • Iowa non-profit organizations

  • Government entities

  • Public schools

  • Private schools
  • Selection Criteria: Applications reviewed monthly and scored based on:

  • Location

  • Number of individuals served

  • Plans for implementation
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: oscar@iowaheartfoundation.org

  • Address: Iowa Heart Foundation, 5880 University Ave. Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Additional Information:

  • Interested organizations can sponsor an AED in their local community

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  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the application form
    2. Submit application online or by mail
    3. Applications reviewed monthly
    4. Priority awarded based on location, number of individuals served, and implementation plans

      Application URL

    • "APPLY FOR AN AED HERE" (specific URL not provided in content)

    What Iowa Heart Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $48K
    Median grant
    $48K
    • By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA.

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    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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