Grants in Iowa: 74+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Iowa can access federal grants open to all states, Iowa-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Iowa nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

74+

Grants Available

$18.0M

Total Funding Tracked

$750K

Average Award

IA

State

Top Funding Categories in Iowa

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Active Grants in Iowa

Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc

Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Council Blfs, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,940,763 in grants. Total assets: $152,016,678. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Hws Charitable Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Hws Charitable Foundation Inc

Hws Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $11,156,759 in grants. Total assets: $7,357,823. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Iowa West Foundation — Grants Program
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Iowa West Foundation

Iowa West Foundation is a private foundation based in Council Blfs, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,443,978 in grants. Total assets: $492,648,687. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Principal Financial Group Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Principal Financial Group Foundation Inc

Principal Financial Group Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $15,006,799 in grants. Total assets: $189,593,217. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Eric Schwartz Fam Foundation — Grants Program
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Eric Schwartz Fam Foundation

Eric Schwartz Fam Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairfield, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,309,955 in grants. Total assets: $23,620,749. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Max And Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Max And Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation

Max And Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Falls, IA. In 2024, the foundation distributed $2,560,800 in grants. Total assets: $48,163,592. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Gilchrist Foundation — Grants Program
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Gilchrist Foundation

Gilchrist Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux City, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,166,131 in grants. Total assets: $33,155,882. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
J Wesley Graham Trust Uw — Grants Program
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J Wesley Graham Trust Uw

J Wesley Graham Trust Uw is a private foundation based in Wdm, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,709,242 in grants. Total assets: $7,408,309. Primary focus area: human services. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Harold R Bechtel Charitable Tr — Grants Program
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Harold R Bechtel Charitable Tr

Harold R Bechtel Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Davenport, IA. In 2024, the foundation distributed $2,389,282 in grants. Total assets: $48,461,271. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Noble Foundation — Grants Program
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Noble Foundation

Noble Foundation is a private foundation based in Wdm, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,112,890 in grants. Total assets: $18,858,963. Primary focus area: unknown. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Transamerica Foundation — Grants Program
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Transamerica Foundation

Transamerica Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $7,389,683 in grants. Total assets: $162,328,090. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Lauridsen Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Lauridsen Family Foundation

Lauridsen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ankeny, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,365,000 in grants. Total assets: $10,571,963. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust — Grants Program
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Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust

Marie H Bechtel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Davenport, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,455,450 in grants. Total assets: $48,043,538. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation — Grants Program
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,500,017 in grants. Total assets: $71,893,381. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
R J Mcelroy Trust — Grants Program
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R J Mcelroy Trust

R J Mcelroy Trust is a private foundation based in Waterloo, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,568,931 in grants. Total assets: $40,090,693. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Roy J Carver Charitable Tr — Grants Program
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Roy J Carver Charitable Tr

Roy J Carver Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Muscatine, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,457,263 in grants. Total assets: $234,963,885. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation

Kent Corporation Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Muscatine, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,572,441 in grants. Total assets: $743,892. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Seidler Foundation — Grants Program
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Seidler Foundation

Seidler Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,882,726 in grants. Total assets: $73,779,461. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Hall Perrine Foundation — Grants Program
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Hall Perrine Foundation

Hall Perrine Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedar Rapids, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,277,374 in grants. Total assets: $121,559,926. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Athene Charitable Foundation — Grants Program
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Athene Charitable Foundation

Athene Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in West Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,168,615 in grants. Total assets: $4,373,493. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Telligen Community Initiative — Grants Program
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Telligen Community Initiative

Telligen Community Initiative is a private foundation based in West Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,049,420 in grants. Total assets: $38,125,445. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Dean J King Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Dean J King Family Foundation

Dean J King Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Logan, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $1,510,340 in grants. Total assets: $32,975,358. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
The Wellmark Foundation — Grants Program
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The Wellmark Foundation

The Wellmark Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $3,385,868 in grants. Total assets: $74,300,021. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Thomas And Linda Koehn Foundation — Grants Program
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Thomas And Linda Koehn Foundation

Thomas And Linda Koehn Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, IA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $2,399,631 in grants. Total assets: $47,128,114. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Iowa Grants

What types of grants are available in Iowa?

Iowa organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Iowa-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Iowa to apply for state grants?

For most Iowa state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Iowa and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Iowa state grant opportunities?

Iowa state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Iowa grants?

Iowa state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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