Iowa for Nonprofits Grants

Johnson County puts forth a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Permanent Supportive Housing designed for households with children, that reduce barriers to housing and promote housing stability. Donor Name: Johnson County State: Iowa County: Johnson County (IA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The program shall provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, inter-disciplinary services that effectively engage families with complex needs. Services must be comprehensive, coordinated, readily accessible, and family centered. This RFP seeks bids that demonstrate racial equity in providing the proposed services. Permanent Supportive Housing is an intervention that combines affordable housing with voluntary support services to address the needs of households experiencing repeated and chronic homelessness. Access to affordable housing is a strong indicator of whether families living in poverty will experience homelessness. At times, some families experience long episodes of homelessness and return to homelessness even after being rehoused. These households face multiple barriers to housing stability including living in poverty, brain health disorders, substance use, or other chronic health conditions. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a successful model in providing housing stability for many families experiencing long-term homelessness and often leads to other positive outcomes. Funding Information Up to $220,000 will be awarded under this RFP annually with renewal for up to three years. Contract Term July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Priority Target Population  Through this RFP, Johnson County is requesting submissions of proposals from organizations interested in providing support services in combination with rental assistance to families who experience repeated and/or chronic homelessness and who have incomes at or below 30% area median income as defined by HUD at the time of entering housing. Project plans should describe the needs for this population within Johnson County. Eligible Organizations Nonprofit organizations providing services in and for Johnson County residents. For more information, visit Johnson County.

Summer Meal Program Expansion Grant Applications for the new Summer Meal Program Expansion Grant program are now open through May 7! Program Overview: The Iowa Department of Education has received $900,000 to support the enhancement and expansion of summer meal programs in currently underserved and eligible areas. Program Details: Funding Source: $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Purpose: Enhance and expand summer meal programs in underserved areas. Target Audience: Iowa children ages 18 and under. Programs Supported: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO). Grant Opportunity: Provides additional revenue source for summer meal programs beyond federal meal reimbursement. Allowable Expenses: Enhancing meal quality, incorporating locally grown foods, updating program equipment, conducting program outreach, and operational/administrative personnel expenses not fully covered through meal reimbursement. Eligible Sites for Expansion: Possible new meal site locations include: Schools Community buildings Libraries Apartment complexes Parks Swimming pools Splash pads Churches Other public sites where children gather Non-Congregate Distribution: Non-congregate distribution may be an option for State agency approved sponsors in rural areas unserved by a congregate meal service. Application Deadline: May 7 Don't miss this opportunity to expand summer meal programs and ensure Iowa children have access to healthy meals during the summer break! Apply now!

Grant Opportunity Announcement: Victim Services Support Program Overview: The Iowa Attorney General’s Victim Assistance Section is announcing a competitive grant opportunity aimed at providing comprehensive sexual assault services for a designated portion of southeast Iowa. Following the closure of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program at the University of Iowa, the Attorney General’s Office seeks qualified applicants to serve sexual assault victims in the following Iowa counties: Cedar, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Johnson, Lee, Van Buren, and Washington. These counties fall within Iowa’s victim services region 6. Funding Details: Total Funding Available: Up to $401,536 annually Funding Source: Combination of federal victim services funding and state of Iowa victim services funding Grant Cycle: October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026 Application Process: Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 Applicants must be registered in Iowa Grants for Victim Services (Iowa GVS). Instructions for registration can be found here. Organizations not already registered in Iowa GVS should click the "New User? Register Here!" link and follow the prompts. Interested parties should download the request for proposals and adhere to the provided instructions. Contact Information: For inquiries or assistance, please contact Lori Miller, VSS Administrator, at 1-515-725-4130 or [email protected].

The City of Marion is now accepting grant applications from any non-profit organization for a project that increases tourism within Marion. Donor Name: City of Marion State: Iowa City: Marion Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The funding source for these grants is the City’s share of taxes collected on overnight stays at hotels and motels within the city. Funding Information Approximately $50,000 is expected to be available for the competitive grant program in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Eligibility Criteria  Non-profit Organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, visit City of Marion.

Capacity Building Grant Program Overview: The Capacity Building Grant Program is a biennial initiative alternating with the Special Projects Grant Program. The fiscal year 2025 (FY25) Building Capacity grant application period commences on April 2, 2024. Purpose: The Arts & Culture Capacity Building Grant Program aims to provide funding for initiatives fostering sustainable and efficient organizational development. Eligible organizations can request grants of up to $8,000 to support capacity-building endeavors. Definition of Capacity Building: As per the National Council of Nonprofits, capacity building encompasses activities essential for elevating a nonprofit's operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity. It's a continuous improvement strategy geared towards establishing sustainable and effective organizations. Examples of Capacity-Building Initiatives: Strategic planning Development of fundraising strategies Marketing/communications enhancements Improvements in donor experience Nonprofit 101 training for staff/board members Leadership development Project/program development and management Volunteer management Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) training Eligibility Requirements: Eligible Applicants: Arts and culture organizations meeting grant guidelines Nonprofit 501(c)(3) entities with at least two years of programming documentation and two Form 990s Official business address within Dubuque city limits Service provision to Dubuque residents within city limits Clean compliance record and good standing with City of Dubuque’s Arts and Culture Grant Program(s) Ineligible Applicants: For-profit entities, businesses, or sole proprietors Educational institutions (K-12 schools, colleges, universities, community colleges) City of Dubuque government departments/entities Individual artists Non-arts and culture nonprofits (e.g., social service, religious institutions) Organizations with delinquent City of Dubuque Arts and Culture Grant Program Final Reports Fiscal agent/sponsor usage is prohibited Funding Guidelines and Timeline: Funding Guidelines: Grant requests ranging from $4,000 to $8,000 accepted Requests below $4,000 will not be considered 1:1 cash match required; personnel time ineligible for cash match FY25 Grant Timeline: April 2, 2024: Informational webinar available; online application opens May 10, 2024, by 11:59 p.m.: Grant applications due via Slideroom July 9, 2024: Award notification August 2024: Anticipated fund disbursement Application Process: Applications submitted via SlideRoom, exclusively through the online portal Deadline for FY25 applications: May 10, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Late, incomplete, or ineligible applications will not be considered Resources:

The City of Marion has established a Hotel/Motel Grant Program funded by a seven percent room tax on overnight stays. This program redistributes these funds through the annual budget process and grants to organizations that aim to boost tourism in Marion. Eligible entities are those working towards increasing local tourism, including City of Marion events, commissions, and partners, which receive allocations during the annual budget process and do not require separate grant applications. A committee assesses applications to recommend funding allocations to the council. Funds are granted for the fiscal year only, with unclaimed funds reverting to the Hotel/Motel Fund. Marion City Council has budgeted $50,000 for the Hotel/Motel Grant Program for FY24-25. The grant application process will open on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening: April

The Iowa Arts Council, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, administers Art Project Grants to support high-quality arts and cultural projects in Iowa. These grants are available to individual artists and various organizations, including nonprofits, schools, and government agencies located in Iowa. For artists, the grants support a range of arts-related activities, prioritizing projects that exhibit artistic excellence and serve Iowans. Organizations can apply for grants to fund arts events, performances, exhibitions, and other arts-related activities, with a focus on community engagement and public value. Applications are accepted online, with a deadline of May 15, 2024, for the funding period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Grant renewed every year.

The Community of Health Grants program seeks to partner with organizations that share the Foundation's mission and values, aiming to improve the health and dental health of Iowans. The Foundation focuses on strengthening and transforming health services through investments in projects that align with its core initiatives. These projects must fit within three strategic areas of focus, supporting the Foundation's goal of a healthier Iowa community. Grant renewed every year. Annual Spring deadline: March 1st

The Community of Health Grants program seeks to partner with organizations that share the Foundation's mission and values, aiming to improve the health and dental health of Iowans. The Foundation focuses on strengthening and transforming health services through investments in projects that align with its core initiatives. These projects must fit within three strategic areas of focus, supporting the Foundation's goal of a healthier Iowa community. Grant renewed every year. Annual Fall deadline: September 1st

This grant provides financial support for educational projects in Iowa, helping to supply materials and resources that promote learning and improve community health initiatives.

System and Capacity Building Grants offer substantial financial support for infrastructure and significant system change projects aligned with the core initiatives of the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Interested parties are required to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by the specified deadlines. Successful LOIs, as determined by a grant committee, will advance to the next stage, where they will have the opportunity to present their proposal to the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Board of Directors. Grant renewed every year. Annual LOI Spring deadline: March 1st

System and Capacity Building Grants offer substantial financial support for infrastructure and significant system change projects aligned with the core initiatives of the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Interested parties are required to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) by the specified deadlines. Successful LOIs, as determined by a grant committee, will advance to the next stage, where they will have the opportunity to present their proposal to the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Board of Directors. Grant renewed every year. Annual LOI Fall deadline: September 1st

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance, safety, and enhancement of recreational walking and cycling trails in Warren County.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in Allamakee County, Iowa, to support community development, education, and promotional initiatives that benefit local residents.

Business Innovation & Support Grants are available for small businesses in Iowa with one to 10 employees. This program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered in partnership with the City and Chamber of Commerce, aims to provide financial support to small businesses that have faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant funding ranges from $5,500 to $15,500, and recipients will also receive up to five hours of mandatory business counseling from a pre-approved business coach, with $500 reserved from each cash award for this coaching fee.

The Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Program offers immediate funding opportunities to promote economic development in Iowa by supporting the establishment, construction, and improvement of roads and streets. The grant aims to assist in creating and retaining jobs through immediate, non-speculative opportunities. Applicants should be in the process of negotiating a location or retention decision with a developer or firm and must demonstrate that immediate funding is essential to influence job creation or retention decisions. Jobs created should be value-adding in nature, such as manufacturing or industrial, with a minimum local match of 20 percent required. Any proposed roadway or development impacting state right of way will need consultation with Iowa DOT district staff, and a transportation impact study may be required prior to approval by the Iowa Transportation Commission.

Humanities Iowa's Mini Grants Program for Not-for-profit Organizations aims to support the furthering of humanities across the state of Iowa by collaborating with communities, non-profit organizations, and humanities scholars. The program provides grants, builds community partnerships, and creates programming that reaches over 250,000 Iowans annually. Projects funded by the program cover a wide range of activities including community roundtables, intergenerational storytelling projects, documentaries, rural archives restoration, the Iowa Poet Laureate program, the statewide Speakers Bureau series, and the journal Voices from the Prairie.

Human Needs Recovery Grants for Linn County are available for organizations addressing important community needs aligned with fund priorities. Applications will be reviewed based on criteria including the organization's connection to a system of care, capacity to achieve goals, and equity impact. Five points are possible for each criterion, and successful applicants will receive funding to support their proposed initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the USA for health-related initiatives, excluding for-profit entities and specific ineligible activities.