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GRANTS DUE IN SEPTEMBER

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

  • Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program – Communities in need of transportation enhancement planning assistance and populations of fewer than 10,000 residents are eligible to participate in the Community Visioning Program. Thriving communities have volunteers, government representatives, and interest groups that collaborate to complete the visioning process. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 2, 2025.
  • Iowa Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credit Program (IA) – This program assists with redevelopment aimed at improving Iowa’s economy while reducing environmental hazards. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 1, 2025.
  • Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) – The Nebraska Environmental Trust is established to conserve, enhance and restore the natural environments of Nebraska. A prosperous future requires a sound natural environment. Successful grant applications will address one or more of the following categories: habitat, surface and ground water, waste management, air quality, or soil management. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 2, 2025.
  • Iowa Clean Water Loan Program (IA) – Created to give loans to water and wastewater projects. For more information, click here. Applications are due September 2, 2025.
  • USDA Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant – Provides funding to eligible local governments and qualified non-profit organizations to support the repair and rehabilitation of housing for low-and-very low-income homeowners. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 4, 2025. 
  • Iowa West Foundation (IA) – Community development, economic development, education, and human needs projects. For more information, click here. Applications are due January 15, 2025, May 15, 2025, and September 15, 2025. 
  • SPARK Leadership Grant – Provides targeted funding for rural communities to host soft skills-based leadership trainings. Funded by Alliant Energy, the program aims to strengthen leadership capacity and collaboration across rural Iowa. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 19, 2025. 
  • Iowa Arts Council Art Project Grant (Fall Round) – Provides financial incentives to Iowa artists, art educators, and qualifying organizations to support a wide variety of arts-related activities. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 23, 2025.
  • GIG Fund: Arts and Wellness – Midwestern organizations can request up to $15,000 to bring a professional artist into their community and host creative, engaging public activities. For more information, click here.  Letter of intent to apply is due by September 15, 2025. Applications due By September 29, 2025. 
  • Iowa Tourism Grant – Provides funding for tourism-related marketing initiatives, events, and meetings that support both local economies and the statewide tourism industry. Funded projects should aim to attract visitors, enhance the overall tourism experience, and promote Iowa as a travel destination. For more information, click here. Applications are due by September 30, 2025.