Funding in Iowa

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Agricultural Youth Injury Prevention Grants
Funding designated for community grants targeted at prevention of farm-related injury in young people (less than 19 years of age).
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2010
    Sponsor: Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health

Community Impact Fund; Fast Track and Community Grants
Funding to unmet needs in the Iowa Great River Bend community, as they arise and vary from year to year.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Delta Dental of Iowa Public Benefit Program
Funding to make a measurable difference in the oral health of underserved Iowans.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa

EMS Individual Training Grants Application
Grants to individuals who are interested in receiving initial EMS education.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2010
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Family Development Certification Training Scholarships
Scholarships for family support programs who work with families with young children to attend Family Development Certification Training.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Iowa Community Action Association

First Children's Finance Loan Fund
Loans and technical assistance to child care and early education businesses, especially those serving lower-income communities.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Texas
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: First Children's Finance

FirstHome Plus Loans
Cash assistance to help Iowa homebuyers with closing costs and down payment or repairs.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Iowa Finance Authority

HCBS Rent Subsidy Program
A rent subsidy program to aid people receive services under a federal Medicaid waiver program called home- and community-based service (HCBS) and who are at risk of nursing facility placement.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Iowa Finance Authority

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (hawk-i)
A program that provides health care coverage for Iowa children, under the age of 19, in families with limited incomes.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Homeward, Inc. Energy Efficiency Loans
Loans for making homes more energy efficient.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Homeward, Inc.

Homeward, Inc., HomeBuyer Loans
Loans to assist families with their down payments and closing costs as they purchase their rural Iowa home.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Homeward, Inc.

Homeward, Inc., HomeOwner Loan Program
Low-interest loans for home improvements to people who own and occupy the home as their primary residence.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Homeward, Inc.

IFF
IFF is a nonprofit community development lender providing affordable, flexible and accessible loans to nonprofits serving low-income or special-needs populations.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: IFF

Iowa Finance Authority FirstHome Loans
Loans to help the borrower obtain a below-market interest rate on their mortgage loan if they are purchasing a home in the state of Iowa.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Iowa Finance Authority

Midwest Assistance Program Loan Fund
Provides low-cost, short and intermediate term loans for community water and wastewater projects through its Community Revolving Loan Fund.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Midwest Assistance Program

NewHome Construction Program
Loan funds to construct new single-family homes in Iowa communities.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Iowa Finance Authority

Inactive Funding in Iowa

The programs listed below have been funded in the past, but are not currently accepting applications. Information about these inactive funding programs is provided only for your convenience and does not indicate that the programs will be available in the future. To inquire about future availability of a particular program, please contact the funding agency or organization.

BASICS for Nutrition and Physical Activity Iowa Nutrition Network RFP
Funding to provide nutrition and physical activity education programs that serve Food Assistance-eligible audiences or individuals and families with incomes at or below 185 percent of poverty.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Apr 17, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Community Coalition Grant
Grants to community coalitions to reduce underage use of alcohol and/or binge drinking.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Grant Program for Improved Information Technology
Grants to provide and increase access to quality health care services through Iowa Critical Access Hospitals by using information technologies.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Jan 9, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Dental Education Loan Repayment Program
A program for the repayment of dental education debt for Iowans.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: May 1, 2008
    Sponsor: Delta Dental of Iowa

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Association Training Grants
Funding to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training and training equipment.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: May 5, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

EMS Preparadness Grant
Grants for disaster preparedness funds.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Family Professional Partnerships/CSHCN-Family Opportunity Act
Grants will fund state-wide, family-run centers providing information, education, technical assistance and peer support to families of Children with Special Health Care Needs.
    Geographic Coverage: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wyoming
    Application Deadline: Dec 19, 2008
    Sponsor: Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants
Provides grants in communities where the Gannett Company has a presence.
    Geographic Coverage: Limited to certain areas of 35 states and U.S. territories, see sponsor's website for more details.
    Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2009

Growing Up LEAN: Living to be Energetic, Active, & Nutritious
Funding for childhood obesity prevention efforts that can be incorporated into home, child care, school, and community settings to include healthy eating and appropriate physical activity.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa and South Dakota
    Letter of Intent (Required): Apr 21, 2009
    Application Deadline: May 28, 2009
    Sponsor: Wellmark Foundation

Healthy Baby Funds
Funding to support community efforts to promote preconception, family planning and healthy baby outreach activities.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.
    Application Deadline: Jul 13, 2009
    Sponsor: HHS Office of Minority Health

Healthy Communities Grant Program: Supporting a Culture of Wellness and Prevention
Funding for community-based wellness and prevention.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa and South Dakota
    Letter of Intent (Required): Sep 3, 2009
    Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2009
    Sponsor: Wellmark Foundation

Healthy Communities Grant Program: Supporting a Culture of Wellness and Prevention (Cycle 2)
Grants to improve the health of communities in South Dakota and Iowa.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa and South Dakota
    Letter of Intent (Required): Sep 3, 2009
    Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2009
    Sponsor: Wellmark Foundation

Healthy Homes Assessments and Outreach
Funding to contractors to design a healthy homes intervention program that includes initial healthy homes assessments and follow-up activities.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa Automated External Defibrillator Grant Program
Funding to provide an early defibrillation program to enhance and supplement the emergency response system in the rural areas of the state.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Apr 1, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa Healthy Communities Initiative Grant Program
Grants to provide coordinated programs at the community level to encourage healthier lifestyles, promote wellness and prevent the health and financial consequences of chronic disease that are often lifestyle related.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Jul 17, 2008
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Iowa Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX) Conference Grant
Funding for Iowa Critical Access Hospitals interested in sending their on-site staff to national out-of-state conferences.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2008
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Jay and Rose Phillips Award
Awards to people with disabilities to prepare for and find employment in their chosen field.
    Geographic Coverage: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota South Dakota
    Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2009
    Sponsor: Courage Center

Jerry Karbeling Award
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated successful activism for improving rural health and a commitment to community service.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Rural Health Association

Love Our Kids Grant Child Injury Prevention Project FY2010
Funding to federally appointed rural areas to develop and implement injury prevention and education initiatives for Iowa children.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Jul 31, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Mental Health Professional Shortage Area Program
Funding to agencies to provide recruitment and retention stipends to psychiatrists who work as medical directors in mental health professional shortage areas in Iowa.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Sep 3, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Offering Community Wellness Grants and Harkin Wellness Grants for Local Health Improvement
Grants to provide coordinated programs at the community level to encourage healthier lifestyles, promote wellness and prevent the health and financial consequences of chronic disease that are often lifestyle related.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Phillips Caregiver Award
The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors a caregiver’s contribution that is vital to the independence and quality of life of a person with a disability.
    Geographic Coverage: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and North and South Dakota.
    Application Deadline: Jun 12, 2009
    Sponsor: Courage Center

PRIMECARRE Loan Repayment Program
A loan program to encourage qualified health care professionals to provide primary care services in designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Senior Medicare Patrol Projects
Grants for model projects that demonstrate effective ways of utilizing retired persons as volunteer expert resources and educators in community efforts to combat health care error, fraud and abuse in the Medicare/Medicaid programs.
    Geographic Coverage: Refer to Eligibility for the 26 participating states and 1 territory.
    Letter of Intent (Optional): Mar 2, 2009
    Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2009
    Sponsor: Administration on Aging

Sun Shade Structures for Playground Areas
Funds may be used for purchasing and erecting shade structures placed in open areas where shade is needed and will be used in order to develop sun-safe school environment.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Community Partnerships - Unfunded Counties
Funding to establish community partnerships and provide effective tobacco control initiatives and activities that have outcomes focused on policy or systems change.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Letter of Intent (Required): Jun 10, 2008
    Application Deadline: Jul 11, 2008
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Community Partnerships
Funding to establish community partnerships and provide effective tobacco control initiatives and activities.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Letter of Intent (Required): Apr 11, 2008
    Application Deadline: May 15, 2008
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Priority Populations Networks
Grants to support tobacco prevention and control initiatives to eliminate tobacco-related disparities among five populations which are disproportionately affected by the health and economic impact of tobacco use.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Letter of Intent (Required): Apr 2, 2008
    Application Deadline: May 7, 2008
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health

Wellmark Foundation Mini-Grant Program
Funds for community health projects in Iowa and South Dakota.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa and South Dakota
    Application Deadline: Apr 17, 2007
    Sponsor: Wellmark Foundation

Youth Suicide Prevention through Mental Health Screening Cohort 2
Funding to provide youth suicide prevention services through a mental health screening and referral program.
    Geographic Coverage: Iowa
    Application Deadline: May 28, 2009
    Sponsor: Iowa Department of Public Health