Community Development Grants in Iowa

133 foundations fund community development programs in Iowa. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding community development work in Iowa, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Reducing Homelessness

From Publix Super Markets Charities

housingshelterhomelessness+1 more

Who can apply: Organizations must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are accepted for eligible nonprofits.

Open nowCloses in 17 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Varies

Wapello County Foundation Annual Grant Program

From Wapello County Foundation

quality of lifecommunity developmentpublic projects+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit organizations or governmental entities serving the citizens of Wapello County. Ineligible activities include operating expenses, religious activities, individual applications, political activities, fundraising events, re-granting funds, and projects outside Wapello County.

Open nowCloses in 17 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: $50K – $150K

Regenerative Land Initiative 2026

From Elevar Fund

Regenerative agricultureEcosystem restorationLand-management technology and data innovation+2 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or projects fiscally sponsored by one; projects must be based in the United States.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $2K – $5K

Community Fund

From Southern Colorado Community Foundat

LeadershipCommunity development

Who can apply: Organizations serving SCCF's 18-county service area; preference for requests that encourage or enhance leadership.

Open nowCloses Sep 18, 2026Award: Up to $350K

Competitive Grant

From Lyon County Riverboat Foundation

Community Development & BeautificationEducation & ArtsEconomic Development+1 more

Who can apply: New in 2026: only entities in Lyon County, Iowa and neighboring counties are eligible to apply and receive a competitive grant: Lyon, Sioux, Osceola and O'Brien counties in Iowa; Minnehaha and Lincoln counties in South Dakota; and Rock and Nobles counties in Minnesota. Only one application will be accepted from an organization. If requesting $100,000 or more, a video must be submitted.

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Largest Community Development in Iowa Foundations

NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$149.3M

Total Assets

$55.6M

Median Grant

$44K

S40National
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$115.5M

Total Assets

$75.2M

Median Grant

$346K

S20National
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$102.8M

Total Assets

$1.6B

Median Grant

$41K

S200National
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$101.2M

Total Assets

$67.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S50National
The Indianapolis Foundation Inc

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$45.4M

Total Assets

$475.5M

Median Grant

$30K

S20Local
BIOINDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN ECOSYSTEM INC

EMERYVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$42.3M

Total Assets

$37.6M

Median Grant

$112K

S40National
THE TOY FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$35.6M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$25K

S41ZNational
HISPANIC FEDERATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.2M

Total Assets

$122.8M

Median Grant

$20K

S50ZNational
STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Annual Giving

$27.3M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$100K

S80National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES INC

GALESBURG, IL

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$127M

Median Grant

$11K

S030National
National Association of Realtors

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$23.2M

Total Assets

$1.1B

Median Grant

$12K

S47National
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION

ST PAUL, MN

Annual Giving

$21.9M

Total Assets

$547.6M

Median Grant

$100K

S20National
CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

MILWAUKEE, WI

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$65.4M

Median Grant

$20K

S12National
American Hospital Association

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$11.7M

Total Assets

$435.3M

Median Grant

$26K

S41National
I CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$6.7M

Median Grant

$25K

S024National
THE REINVESTMENT FUND INC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$10.1M

Total Assets

$698.4M

Median Grant

$56K

S200National
PEOPLE'S ACTION INSTITUTE

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$8.4M

Total Assets

$24.9M

Median Grant

$95K

S16ZNational
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA

Annual Giving

$7.7M

Total Assets

$744.5M

Median Grant

$941K

S41National
LUBBOCK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE

LUBBOCK, TX

Annual Giving

$7.5M

Total Assets

$56.3M

Median Grant

$36K

S30Regional
IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

CLIVE, IA

Annual Giving

$6.7M

Total Assets

$17.3M

Median Grant

$25K

S41Regional
THE PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

FAIRFAX, VA

Annual Giving

$6.3M

Total Assets

$2.4M

Median Grant

$3K

S21ZRegional
THE ROTH & LETCH FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

DAKOTA DUNES, SD

Annual Giving

$6M

Total Assets

$30K

Median Grant

$125K

S11Regional
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITIES INC

NEW HAVEN, CT

Annual Giving

$5.9M

Total Assets

$24.1M

Median Grant

$17K

S820National
RICHARD J RESCH FOUNDATION LTD

GREEN BAY, WI

Annual Giving

$5.7M

Total Assets

$56.5M

Median Grant

$300K

S99Regional
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

DAVENPORT, IA

Annual Giving

$5.7M

Total Assets

$7.4M

Median Grant

$6.2M

S80Local

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