Iowa Foundation for Education, Environment & the Arts
Newman's Own Foundation: Food Justice for Kids
Newman’s Own Foundation uses the power of giving to help transform lives and nourish the common good. The Food Justice for Kids grant offers up to $1 million in funding for distribution to nonprofits, public schools, and tribes to advance food justice for children in the United States.
See the Food Justice for Kids Prize website for details and applications.
Geisler-Penquite Foundation Grants
More information and application forms may be requested by calling (719) 641-1478 or writing to Geisler-Penquite Foundation, 164 Delft Drive, Pella, IA 50219. The submission deadline for new grant applications is July 1, 2024.
Variety - the Children's Charity
Variety - the Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are at-risk, underprivileged, critically ill or living with special needs.
Each year, children’s nonprofits from across the state of Iowa have the opportunity to apply for grants to support program funding related to Variety’s mission of caring for children. Grant applicants are reviewed for financial stability and each organization is interviewed by a member of Variety’s board. This ensures a great understanding of the specific request and potential impact of investments into applicant programs. Grant categories cover, in part, camps and social activities for disadvantaged or critically ill children, recreational activities for special needs or critically ill children, agencies that serve children with special needs due to physical or chemical abuse, behavioral problems, or are in need of emergency shelter. For more information on these categories, visit the Grant Program page of the organization's website.
Keokuk Area Community Foundation
The Foundation receives charitable gifts from donors to establish permanents endowments for southeast Iowa, western Illinois, and northeast Missouri. To sustain the greater Keokuk area through charitable giving, leadership training, and community awareness.
Applications are welcome from organizations determined to be exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
For further details and requirements, see Grants section of KACF website.
Contact Philip Ricketts, Administrator at 319-670-0207 or info@keokukfoundation.org
Big Grove for Good
Giving back to our local community is central to our mission at Big Grove Brewery. We strive to be intentional with our “good giving” and have committed the majority of our charitable efforts to focus on three core categories -- Trees, Trails, & Water: The work to enhance our recreational...
See the Big Grove for Good website for application information specific to each of the three counties in which grants are considered.
Polk County Community Grants
Grants are offered in three areas.
Community Betterment Grant Program. Applications are accepted once a year between December 1 and February 28 and are in the range of $500 to $10,000. Community Development Grant Program. Applications are accepted once a year, between July 1 and August 31...Siouxland Community Foundation
The Siouxland Community Foundation strives to enhance the quality of life in the greater Siouxland tri-state area by seeking charitable gifts to build permanent endowments as charitable capital for the community, providing a flexible vehicle to receive and distribute gifts of any size, making...
Grants are made to nonprofit organizations that provide services vital to the quality of life in Siouxland. Organizations recognized under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and/or qualified government entities located within the greater Siouxland tri-state area (defined as a general 80-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa) are eligible to receive grants from the Community Foundation. Grants to address present and emerging needs are made in the following focus areas: arts and culture, civic affairs, education, environment, health, and human services. See the Grants page of the website to search for grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
Each year, scholarships are given to students from funds established by generous donors who want to make an investment in the future of Siouxland’s youth. Each year, the application period opens November 1 with applications due on February 1. For more information, instructions on how to apply, and other details, see the Scholarships page of the website.
State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries
The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) is a nonprofit entity. SAPIC promotes cemetery preservation and provides advice on proper cemetery repairs. SAPIC also offers financial assistance to people and organizations engaged in cemetery preservation work in Iowa....
Application deadline is March 1 annually.
Historical Resource Development Program
Apply for grant funding to help preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about Iowa’s historical assets. The Historical Resource Development Program provides funding for documentary collections, historic preservation and museums.
Who: Nonprofits, Governments, Tribes...
Applicants can access the previous year's guidelines and scoring rubrics on the Historical Resource Development Program's website.
Witwer Trust Grant Program
Each year, Linn County receives $80,000 from a trust established by Weaver Witwer, a prominent Cedar Rapids grocer and landowner who died in 1979. Mr. Witwer established the trust as a way to give back to the community in perpetuity. Each year, Linn County awards these funds to local non-profit...
Witwer Trust Grant Program application questions.
Applications must be completed online.
Application period opens November 1 each year. Deadline is December 15 each year.
ACT Corporate Giving Program
ACT's Giving Committee awards qualified nonprofits across the United States for projects that best match ACT’s mission and are aligned with one (or more) of six pillars: Community Betterment; Cultural and Artistic Enrichment; Disaster Relief; Diversity and Inclusion; Human and Social Needs; and...
Applications reviewed September 1, 2023 through June 1, 2024.
ACT Giving Program: Application Guidelines and Procedures
3M Foundation
3M invests in: Academic programs in science, engineering and business, and increasing the diversity of individuals entering these fields; K-12 education -inspiring student interest and success in math, science and economics by advancing teacher excellence and college readiness; Health and human...
Duggan (Cornelius) Scholarship Trust
Provides scholarships only to Sioux City, Iowa, graduates attending a private Iowa college.
Bechtel (Marie H.) Charitable Remainder Uni-Trust
Making grants to qualified charitable organizations and public charities.
Forms furnished upon request. Jeffrey S. Bittner, Luci M. Oseland, 101 W. 2nd Street, Suite 506, Davenport, Iowa 52801
No submission deadline.
Andrews (Leah) Scholarship Trust
The charitable purpose of this trust is to grant scholarships for educational purposes.
Submission deadline varies. Forms available at banks or local high schools.
Aalfs Family Foundation
Beckwith (F. William & Leola I.) Charitable Foundation
Applications should be addressed to Steven Magnani, P.O. Box 70, Boone, IA 50036.
No submission deadlines.
Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation (GMG Foundation )
The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health care, safety, agriculture, community development, and civic engagement.
Grant applications are accepted at any time. The foundation board meets quarterly to consider grant requests. Grant sizes are unrestricted.
Applications should be addressed to: GMG Foundation, ATTN: Barb Baker-Manager, P.O. Box 790, Grinnell, IA 50112
Phone: 641-269-8616
Application deadline: Ongoing
