Iowa Grants

Last updated October 6, 2026

There are currently 95 active grants available to Iowa applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

95 grants in Iowa

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
FY26 RFP PHTHOCC26756 Combat Cancer Health Hubs Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Athene Game Changer Scholarship Athene Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Athene Game Changer Scholarship (funded through the Athene Charitable Foundation) provides 40 scholarships each year to Iowa residents who plan to attend college/university in Iowa; recipients may reapply for up to four years…	Not published	Varies
2026 STEM Teacher Externships Educator Application Education · State Not published · $540K	Not published	$540K
FY26 Computer Science Incentive Fund ENDORSEMENTS Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rural Planning Grant Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $2M	Not published	$2M
Iowa Early Head Start State Grant FY27 Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP FWBPEFS27001 for Iowa Fatherhood Initiative Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $5M – $250M	Not published	$5M – $250M
Greater Burlington CVB Grants Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Greater Burlington Partnership Convention & Visitors Bureau offers grants to organizations hosting events in the Greater Burlington (Iowa) area.	Not published	Up to $50K
Iowa Thriving Communities Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CDBG Housing Upper Story Conversion Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $40M	Not published	$40M
CDBG Downtown Revitalization Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $65M	Not published	$65M
Iowa Energy Saving Loans Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $200M	Not published	$200M
FY27 - Perkins V - Secondary Application (CLNA4 - Spring 2026) Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 Appropriation 811.Shared Visions Technical Assistance Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 Expanding High-Quality Work-Based Learning Through Collaborative Design Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CDBG Housing - Roofing Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $18M	Not published	$18M
Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Small Projects Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CDBG Streetscapes Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $25M	Not published	$25M
Redevelopment Tax Credit Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $150M	Not published	$150M
RISE Local Development September 2026 Round Transportation · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Licensure Pathways Enhancement: Curriculum Development Grant Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP COMPADM26006 Maternal Health Hub and Spoke Program Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

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About grants in Iowa

Iowa channels public funding through the Iowa Arts Council, the Iowa Department of Education, the Iowa Finance Authority, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, which now houses the Arts Council. The state's philanthropic sector is organized around an active network of community foundations supported by the Iowa Council of Foundations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What state grants are available in Iowa?

Key Iowa agencies include the Iowa Arts Council for arts and culture, the Iowa Department of Education for schools, the Iowa Finance Authority for affordable housing, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority for business and community development programs.

What foundations serve Iowa?

Iowa is served by community foundations such as the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and the Iowa West Foundation, along with dozens of local affiliate funds coordinated through the Iowa Council of Foundations and supported by the state's Endow Iowa tax-credit program.

Are there grants for rural Iowa organizations?

Yes. Rural communities can pursue Community Development Block Grant funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority, USDA Rural Development programs, and grants from county and regional community foundations across the state.

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