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
AmeriCorps State 2027-2028 Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Housing Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Open 4 Business Economic Dev Finance Authority · State Not published · Varies The Open 4 Business program supports business development in designated Main Street Iowa districts across the state.	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP FWBPECA27001 for Thrive Iowa Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP'D) Iowa Workforce Development · State Not published · $25M	Not published	$25M
FY27 RFP PHTHOPD27001 for Public Health Lead Entities Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 (CTSOs) Career and Technical Student Organizations - Support Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY 27 Computer Science Incentive Fund - ENDORSEMENTS Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP PHTHORC27001 for Iowa Rural Residency Program Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CDBG Pocket Parks Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $15M	Not published	$15M
IOWAccess Program FY27 Administrative Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Iowa Energy Center Grant Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $100M	Not published	$100M
RFP COMPADM26007 Healthy Hometowns Cardiovascular Health Hub Program Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 WBL-LIFT (Work-Based Learning Leadership & Investment for Field Training) Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 Application Guidance for Care For Yourself (CFY) - Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Services Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY26 Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Grant Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP COMPADM26008 Combat Cancer Health Hubs Round 2 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
FY27 RFP COMPADM26005 Communities of Care Co-Location Program Iowa Department of Health and Human Services · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Rural Innovation Housing 2.0 Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $5M	Not published	$5M
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Buyout Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Change Happens Foundation Grant Change Happens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Change Happens Foundation (founded by Doug Troxel) makes competitive grants to 501(c)(3) public charities across three pillars: Environmental Science (systemic, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges), Education (early…	Not published	Varies
WIIN Lead Remediation Education · State Not published · $10K – $500K	Not published	$10K – $500K

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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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