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GRANTS DUE IN AUGUST

*Check back regularly as grants will be updated as information becomes available*

  • Iowa CDBG Water and Sewer Fund – Funds awarded through this annual competitive program assist cities and counties with projects such as sanitary sewer system improvements, water system improvements, water, and wastewater treatment facility projects, storm sewer projects related to sanitary sewer system improvements and rural water connections. For more information, click here. Applications are due by January 1, May 1, and August 1, 2025. 
  • IEDA Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant – Supports projects focused on downtown revitalization and streetscape improvements such as energy-efficient streetlights and traffic signals; energy-efficient exterior lighting for buildings and public spaces; and the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 1, 2025.
  • FHWA Bridge Investment Program – The Bridge Investment Program is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition. It also expands applicant eligibilities to create opportunity for all levels of government to be direct recipients of program funds. Alongside states and federal lands management agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and local and tribal governments can also apply directly to FHWA, making it easier to advance projects at the local level that meet community needs. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 1, 2025.
  • USDA Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development agency is accepting applications for its FY 2025 Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) program. The grants help qualified intermediary organizations provide financial and technical assistance that builds rural capacity for housing, community facilities, and broader community and economic development projects. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 7, 2025. 
  • Iowa Grid Resilience Fund – Works to increase electric grid reliability to reduce the frequency and duration of outages. Some eligible projects include weatherization technologies; fire-resistant systems; undergrounding electrical equipment; vegetation management; installation of microgrids and battery storage; hardening of power lines and substations; and workforce training. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 15, 2025. 
  • Iowa Traffic Safety Improvement Program (IA) – Funds to cities and counties for roadway safety improvements, research, studies, or public information initiatives. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 15, 2025.
  • Iowa REAP County Conservation Grant (IA) – This program is available to counties, only if they are dedicating at least 22¢ per $1,000 of the assessed value of taxable property in the county for county conservation purposes, through competitive grants. This money is available to counties for land easements or acquisition, capital improvements, stabilization and protection of resources, and environmental education, etc. For more information, click here. Applications are due August 15, 2025. 
  • Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program – This program is to fund subgrant PROGRAMS that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development in rural communities. These subgrant programs, managed by States, Tribes, Certified Local Governments, special district governments, and non-profits will select, fund, and manage preservation projects for historic properties to include architectural/engineering services and physical preservation. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 21, 2025. 
  • Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) (NE) – A Federal program that supports outdoor recreation in Nebraska by providing funding to eligible state and local government entities for acquiring, developing, and renovating parks, recreation areas and public lands. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 22, 2025. 
  • Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (NE) – The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in Nebraska is part of a federal grant program that provides funding to states to develop and maintain recreational trails for a variety of activities, such as hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle use. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 22, 2025. 
  • Community Forestry Grant Program (IA) – The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting. The Community Forestry Grant Program provides reimbursable grants to be used to purchase and plant trees suitable to Iowa. Award recipients in counties impacted by the August 10, 2020, derecho will be awarded state infrastructure funds in reimbursable funds. An approximate total of $146,500 in funds are available. Award recipients will be reimbursed $500 to $10,000 to buy trees and materials. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 22, 2025.
  • Empower Rural Iowa Grants – The following grants are accepting applications: BOOST, Innovation-Housing 2.0, Child Care Planning Grant, and Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Grant. For more information, click.  Applications are due by August 29, 2025. 
  • MRHD Impact Match Grant – The Impact Match Grants Program provides awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 for one year to support larger-scale projects or programs. MRHD awards grants in this program to projects that create a significant impact in addressing the needs of the community and the organization’s work. This grant is not renewable and requires cost-sharing or a match. For more information, click here. Pre-application is due by August 31, 2026. 
  • 2024 Iowa Leadership Bootcamp Grant – The Iowa Leadership Bootcamp Grant program provides training, mentorship, and funding to communities and regions initiating leadership programs. If Iowa wants communities to survive and thrive, it will take strong local leadership. Many communities have created effective leadership programs, as have various Iowa industries. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 1, 2025.