Iowa Grants

Last updated October 27, 2026

There are currently 103 active grants available to Iowa applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

103 grants in Iowa

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Student and School Nutrition Professional Nutrition Education Sub-Grant Education · State Not published · $500K – $1.4M	Not published	$500K – $1.4M
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
2027 STEM Teacher Externships Educator Application Education · State Not published · $550K	Not published	$550K
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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