The University of Iowa

Education

State Farm Companies Foundation

The foundation supports organizations involved with K-12 and higher education and awards fellowships to doctoral students and college scholarships to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and high school students.

Application Deadline 

Application address: Ed Woods, State Farm Companies Foundation (One State Farm Plaza), Bloomington, IL 61710

Phone: (309) 994-0280

Submission deadlines: Foundation Scholarship Program (March 31 annually), Good Neighbor Scholarship Program (Program closes when 700 applications are received), Matching Gift Program (March 31 annually), Good Neighbor Grant Program (March 31 annually)

Tension Envelope Foundation

The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.

Application Deadline 

Application address: William Berkley, 819 East 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: (816) 471-3800

Applications should be sent in the form of a letter or request

Application deadline: February 15

Northwest Area Foundation

Our mission is to support efforts by the people, organizations, and communities of our eight-state region to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity. The eight-state region of the Northwest Area Foundation includes: Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho,...

Application Deadline 

We fund organizations that break down systemic barriers so that our priority communities can achieve economic prosperity and thrive on their own terms. Our grantees and mission investments advance impact within one or more of four funding portfolios: Access capitol, work opportunity, enterprise development, and financial inclusion.

For more information on the application process, see the FAQ page and the For Grantseekers page.

If questions, contact Cody Stalker, program coordinator at 651-225-3888.

Stebens (Bertha) Charitable Foundation

Giving for the benefit of people in Mason City and Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, through 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental organizations.

Application Deadline 

Application address:
Greg Nicholas
2601 4th St SW
Mason City, IA 5041
Telephone: 515-422-6717

Submission deadline: May 31

Keep Iowa Beautiful

To empower Iowans to make Iowa the cleanest and most attractive state in the nation.

Application Deadline 

Grant opportunities to enhance communities including Paint Iowa Beautiful, Derelict Buildings Grant, Build With Bags

Scholarships for Iowa high school students. Each year, three scholarships of $1000 are awarded to Iowa high school graduates who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. The scholarship deadline is January 31, 2024.  

For details, see the Grants & Scholarships page of the website. 

 

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