September
- Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning. Iowa communities that need to improve their transportation systems, such as entrance corridors, streetscapes, sidewalks, or trails, are encouraged to apply for Community Visioning. We give priority to communities that lack planning resources within the city government. September 1.
- Alliant Energy Foundation Community Grants. Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation build stronger communities through investments in organizations and the communities we serve in Iowa and Wisconsin, taking an intentional approach guided by our Focus Areas to advance short and long-term goals in four major categories; Hunger and housing (includes Transportation); Workforce readiness (includes Youth development); Environmental stewardship (including Park updates & Trail projects); Community safety and engagement (including First responder equipment). September 15.
- The RJ McElroy Trust only supports programs, projects or endeavors that help young people. We promise to work with you and be as flexible as we can with the timing of your proposal. If you aren’t ready to submit for one meeting, we can review your grant at the next. Do not hesitate to call or email us with questions about timing. We can help you decide what is right for you and your organization. Due September 24.
- NEA Art Project Grant. Art Project Grants are for artists and organizations to create opportunities for Iowans to access and engage with high quality arts and cultural projects. Types of eligible projects include community events, performances, exhibitions, festivals or workshops dedicated to arts related activities. Grant projects may represent a phase of a larger project with a longer timeline. Spring round due September ##.
- Community Foundation of Jackson County. We award grants in the priority areas of community development, diversity, education, our environment, health and human services, children, youth, families and senior citizens, arts and culture including historic preservation, and wellness projects. Due September 30.
