The University of Iowa

Community improvement

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...

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Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation (GMG Foundation )

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health care, safety, agriculture, community development, and civic engagement.

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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

barb.baker@grinnellmutual.com

Phone: 641-269-8616

Application deadline: Ongoing

Think Iowa City

The city of Iowa City is working with Think Iowa City to administer a tourism and visitor recovery grant program to help spur local economic activity. A total of $125,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and other funds are available through 2026 or until funds are exhausted. The...

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Thursday, December 31, 2026

Keokuk Area Community Foundation

To sustain the greater Keokuk area through charitable giving, leadership training, and community awareness.

Application Deadline 

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

Theisen's More For Your Community Grants

The Theisen’s More for Your Community corporate grant program annually makes grants to all Theisen’s store communities. The program grants to agencies that most effectively, directly serve the basic needs of families and children, which includes food, shelter, education, safety and health.

Application Deadline 

Theisen's More for Your Community Grant program is part of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Create an account in the online grant management system on the Theisen's page. All open Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque grants are listed in this system.

Applicants must be within 60 miles of a Theisen's store. View a list of stores. Create an account to apply for this grant. Please email Angie Wille, Grants Coordinator or  telephone 563.588.2700 to discuss how your project fits the basic needs of the community.

Applications open July 15 of each year. 

Deadline: August 31 of each year