The University of Iowa

Recently Updated Grants

American Legion of Iowa Foundation

To provide financial assistance to promote youth programs, veterans rehabilitation, and community service in the state of Iowa. Provides scholarships and makes donations to charities.

Application Deadline 

The selection criteria for grants and awards are determined during the foundation's annual meeting in May. The foundation sends letters to all applicants to let them know whether or not they were selected. Organizations are informed that the money is to be used according to the purpose in the application. Awardees typically follow up with information regarding the completed project.

Originally posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 2:39pm
Last updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 3:05pm
Originally posted: Friday, April 6, 2018 - 12:00am
Last updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 12:49pm
Originally posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 2:05pm
Last updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 12:28pm

Allstate Foundation

Three grant making priorities: safe and vital communities (teen safe driving, catastrophe response, neighborhood revitalization; economic empowerment (domestic violence, financial and economic literacy); tolerance, inclusion and diversity (teaching tolerance to youth, alleviating discrimination...

Application Deadline 

Applications should be addressed to: Ellen LIsak, 3100 Sanders Rd.
Suite #201
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-402-3497

Applications should include letter of proposal.

Proposals are reviewed as received.

Originally posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 1:06pm
Last updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 12:21pm

Alliant Energy Foundation

The Alliant Energy Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropic organization. The Foundation is funded solely by share owner dollars from Alliant Energy Corporation and dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where Alliant Energy has a presence in Iowa and...

Application Deadline 


 

Giving for Good Grant Request: Identification of nonprofit organization applying for funding; description of project including funding details, timeline; and goals of project; description of the problem or opportunity the project is addressing. 

Through our Giving for Good Sponsorships and Impact Grants we support nonprofits and community partners in four major categories:

  1. Hunger and Housing
  2. Workforce Readiness
  3. Environmental Stewardship
  4. Diversity, Safety and Wellbeing

Giving for Good sponsorships are available throughout the year.

See the Community Giving Programs page for details on all funding programs.

 

Originally posted: Friday, March 4, 2022 - 12:03pm
Last updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:07am
Originally posted: Monday, October 16, 2017 - 11:07am
Last updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:39am
Originally posted: Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 2:47pm
Last updated: Friday, April 19, 2024 - 11:57am
Originally posted: Monday, October 16, 2017 - 10:57am
Last updated: Friday, April 19, 2024 - 11:33am

COPIC Medical Foundation

The COPIC Medical Foundation (CMF) works to improve health care outcomes through grant funding of:

Programs and initiatives that improve patient safety and quality of care through systems changes and improvements; Pilot programs that are designed to reduce medical errors; and Development...
Application Deadline 
Monday, January 23, 2023

The COPIC Medical Foundation grant cycle is now closed. Information about the 2025 RFP process will be posted in early November.

Originally posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - 9:55am
Last updated: Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 4:17pm

Aegon Transamerica Foundation

Grant dollars go to nonprofit organizations in the following categories: arts and culture; civic and community; education and financial literacy; health and wellness; human services; United Way. In addition to these areas, a special fund for disaster relief, such as the 2008 Cedar Rapids flood,...

Application Deadline 

Application deadline is November 1 of each year. Applications received after November 1 are considered for the next year. 

See the Apply for a Grant page on the foundation website. 

Request for Grant

Originally posted: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 1:03pm
Last updated: Friday, February 16, 2024 - 4:47pm

Geisler-Penquite Foundation Grants

Application Deadline 
Monday, July 1, 2024

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.

Originally posted: Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Last updated: Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 11:18am

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...

Application Deadline 

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. 

Originally posted: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 12:06pm
Last updated: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 2:22pm