Iowa Grant Funding
Community Development Grants in Iowa
There are currently 22 open community development grants for Iowa listed in the OpenGrants database, refreshed on every site build. Award ceilings vary widely; the median maximum award across programs that publish amounts is about $16,000. 2 of these programs publish a fixed application deadline, while 20 accept applications on a rolling or unspecified schedule. Current opportunities include “Lee County Youth Services Grant” and “Kowzan / Sandrock Grant Fund”. Programs range from statewide Iowa initiatives to national opportunities that Iowa organizations are eligible for. Every listing below links to a full profile with amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and the official application page — no login required.
9
Live grants
$10K
Median max award
January 15
Next deadline
7
Funders
Open Grants
9 live listingsDue January 15, 2027$10KGrants to Improve Quality of Life in Chickasaw CountyChickasaw County Community FoundationRolling$10KDowntown Façade Improvement GrantCity of KnoxvilleRolling$10KCommunity Climate Action GrantsIowa CityRolling$6KHomegrown Talent GrantRolling$10KCity of Ames Climate Action Grant Program 2025City of AmesRolling$50KLegacy & Community Attraction FundsLinn CountyRolling$75KClinton County Development Association (CCDA) GrantClinton County Development AssociationRolling$16KBusiness Innovation & Support Grants for Small Businesses in IowaCity of MarionRolling$23KCity of Ames Downtown Façade GrantCity of Ames
Funders Behind These Grants
City of Ames2 openCity of Knoxville1 openIowa City1 openLinn County1 openClinton County Development Association1 openCity of Marion1 open