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Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Annual grants to public television and radio stations for operations, programming, and community engagement that address local needs.

Department of Justice — BJA

Formula grants to state and local governments for a broad range of criminal justice programs including law enforcement, prosecution, courts, prevention, and corrections.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Formula grants to assist state and local governments in preparing for all hazards by sustaining and enhancing emergency management capabilities.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Grants for formal and informal education projects to build environmental literacy about ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, weather, and climate topics.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

Grants for direct-to-consumer marketing activities including farmers markets, roadside stands, CSA programs, and agritourism.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Grants to reduce or eliminate risk of repetitive flood damage to NFIP-insured buildings through property acquisition, elevation, and mitigation reconstruction.

AmeriCorps

Grants for income-eligible adults aged 55+ to provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support to children and youth with exceptional needs.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Capital grants and per diem payments to community agencies providing transitional housing and supportive services to homeless veterans.

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Population-based formula grants to State Library Administrative Agencies for statewide library services and technology initiatives.

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation ($300M in assets) supports nonprofits in IA through grants focused on education, community development, health, arts. Awards range from $2,000 to $100,000.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Employment-focused grants for reintegrating homeless veterans into the workforce through job training, placement, and supportive services.

IA Arts Council

General operating and project support for arts organizations and individual artists in IA. Funds visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and arts education.

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Competitive grants for projects that address challenges faced by the museum and library fields and have the potential for broad impact.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for proactive investigation of internet crimes against children and community education.

Iowa Arts Council

Supports arts education projects in Iowa schools and communities, funding artist residencies, professional development for educators, and programs that integrate arts learning across the K-12 curriculum.

Iowa Arts Council

The Iowa Arts Council provides operating support grants to Iowa arts organizations, funding programming, staff, and operations that deliver arts and cultural experiences across the state's communities.

Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa DPH funds community health improvement projects including chronic disease prevention, substance abuse treatment, maternal and child health, and health equity initiatives targeting underserved Iowa populations.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Iowa DNR's Water Quality Initiative provides grants for voluntary conservation practices that reduce nutrient loading to Iowa's waterways, supporting cover crops, wetlands, bioreactors, and other best management practices.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)

IEDA administers CDBG funds for Iowa communities, supporting housing rehabilitation, water and sewer improvements, community facilities, and economic development projects that benefit low-to-moderate income residents.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)

The Empower Rural Iowa initiative provides grants for broadband infrastructure, childcare expansion, housing development, and other projects that strengthen rural Iowa communities and attract new residents.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)

IEDA's High Quality Jobs program provides tax incentives and financial assistance to businesses creating high-quality jobs in Iowa, supporting capital investment, job training, and economic growth across the state.

Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)

IEDA's Workforce Housing program provides tax credits and grants for housing development in Iowa communities with demonstrated workforce housing shortages, supporting new construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing.

Iowa Humanities Council

Grants for humanities programming including lectures, exhibitions, oral history, documentary, and public humanities projects in Iowa. Funded by NEH.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Administers High Quality Jobs Program, Targeted Small Business grants, and community catalyst building remediation grants.