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GRANTS DUE IN MAY

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

  • Iowa CDBG Roofing Replacement Program – The Roofing Replacement program is an opportunity to assist communities in providing aid to Low-Moderate Income individual homeowners of Single-Family homes to replace roofing. This program is designed to assist low- and moderate-income households by addressing critical roofing deficiencies that threaten the health, safety, and long-term habitability of their homes. For more information on the Iowa CDBG Roofing Replacement Program, click here. Applications are due by May 1, 2026. 
  • Iowa CDBG Upper Story Rehabilitation Program – The Upper story housing conversion program assists in the conversion of existing downtown building space into new residential units. The maximum award under this program is $600,000 – $550,000, inclusive of project and administrative costs. For more information on the Iowa CDBG Upper Story Rehabilitation Program, click here. Applications are due by September 1, 2026. 
  • Historical Resource Development Program (IA) – The program provides 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. For more information on the Historical Resource Development Program (IA), click here.  Applications are due by May 1, 2026. 
  • Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Affordable Housing Program (IA) – Housing grants for homeownership, down payment assistance, rental housing, development projects, and rehabilitation/renovation. For more information on the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Affordable Housing Program (IA), click here. Applications are due by May 1, 2026.
  • Hart Family Fund for Small Towns – Grants are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for specific projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage private-sector financial participation. For more information on the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns, click here.  Applications are due by May 1, 2026. 
  • Build with Bags (IA) – This program helps communities turn plastic and disposable shopping bags into furniture and playground equipment for community use. By recycling plastic waste, this initiative addresses a key environmental concern while enhancing public spaces. For more information on Build with Bags (IA), click here. Applications are due by May 2, 2026. 
  • Iowa Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) – The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, allocates funds to reduce diesel emissions from fleets. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides 30% of the annual DERA funds to states and territories for grants, loans, or rebates aimed at significantly reducing diesel emissions using certified engine configurations or verified emission control technologies. For more information on the Iowa Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA), click here.  Applications are due TBD. 
  • Iowa West Foundation (IA) – Community development, economic development, education, and human needs projects. For more information on the Iowa West Foundation, click here. Applications are due January 15, 2026, May 15, 2026, and September 15, 2026. 
  • Destination Iowa Fund – Funds will be awarded to cities, counties, and non-profit organizations proposing to invest in vertical infrastructure to create or expand existing Primary Destinations to increase tourism to the state. For more information on the Destination Iowa Fund, click here.  Pre-applications are due by January 15, 2026, and July 15, 2026. 
  • Fund for Siouxland – Funding for arts & culture, civic affairs, education, health, and human services. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations and qualified units of government within a 50-mile radius of Sioux City. Grants generally do not exceed $5,000. For more information on Fund for Siouxland, click here. Applications are due by May 15, 2026.
  • Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants Program – Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation build stronger communities through investments in organizations and communities in Iowa.  There are four areas of focus, including hunger and housing, workforce readiness, environmental stewardship, and community safety and engagement.  For more information on the Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants Program, click here. Applications are due by January 15, 2026, May 15, 2026, and September 15, 2026. 
  • FY 2027 Airport State Funding (IA) – This grant program provides funding to eligible airport operators for improvements to airport facilities and for airport planning projects. Funding may support infrastructure upgrades, safety enhancements, and other initiatives that advance the operational efficiency of public-use airports across Iowa. For more information on FY 2026 Airport State Funding (IA),  click here.  Applications are due by May 14, 2026. 
  • United Airlines Trust Fund Grants – Organizations recognized under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualified units of government serving the greater Siouxland tri-state area (defined as a general 50-mile radius of Sioux City, Iowa) are eligible to receive grants from this Fund. For more information on United Airlines Trust Fund Grants, click here. Applications are due by May 15, 2026. 
  • 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 on the Iowa CDBG Water and Sewer Fund, click here. Applications are due by May 22, 2026 and September 1, 2026. 
  • Iowa CDBG Planning Grant Program – Provides targeted funding to help communities engage qualified consultants to complete planning efforts that position future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) investments, specifically Historic District Surveys, Asset Management Plans and Capitol Improvement Projects. For more information on Iowa CDBG Planning Grant Program, click here. Applications are due by May 22, 2026.
  • Iowa CDBG Homeless Providers Program – Supports essential public services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Funding is available for new or expanded eligible operating activities, including staffing, utilities, and necessary program supplies. The program does not fund construction or rehabilitation activities. For more information on the Iowa CDBG Homeless Providers Program, click here. Applications are due by May 22, 2026. 

  •  Iowa CDBG Streetscapes Program – Supports Iowa communities in revitalizing their downtown districts by improving the safety, accessibility, and visual quality of public spaces. Building on successful local investments made through the Commercial Facades Program, this initiative offers eligible CDBG applicants the opportunity to enhance sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, wayfinding, and other public-realm features that strengthen commercial corridors and promote long-term economic vitality. For more information on Iowa CDBG Streetscapes Program, click here. Applications are due by May 22, 2026. 

  • Iowa CDBG Roofing Replacement Program – Opportunity to assist communities in providing aid to Low-Moderate Income individual homeowners of Single-Family homes to replace roofing. This program is designed to assist low-and moderate-income households by addressing critical roofing deficiencies that threaten health, safety, and long-term habitability of their homes. Funds may be used for rehabilitation of privately owned, single-unit residences meeting the CDBG Low/Moderate Income Housing (LMH) national objective. For more information on Iowa CDBG Roofing Replacement Program, click here. Applications are due by May 22, 2026.