Iowa grants for small businesses

Grants for small businesses and organizations in Iowa, from state agencies, local programs and private funders. For nationwide programs, see all small business grants.

26 open, 1 coming up

Due in October 2026

2026 Coverdell Grant - Formula Application

Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy Those eligible to receive grant funds through this solicitation include state and local units of government which operate a forensic laboratory.

Closes in 4 days
Licensure Pathways Enhancement: Curriculum Development Grant

Education Iowa IHEs with existing or intent to develop an apprentice pathway to Special Education licensure

Closes in 4 days
FY27 Perkins V - Department of Corrections (DOC)

Education

Closes in 6 days

Due in November 2026

2026-2027 Enhancement Award

Education

Closes in 9 days
Elementary Computer Science Integration Professional Learning

Education This grant opportunity is only open to those with confirmed registrations for the summer elementary computer science professional development opportunity. If you are unsure if you quality, please contact Michelle Meier ([email protected]).

Closes in 9 days
FY27 Computer Science Incentive Fund PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Education

Closes in 9 days
2027-2028 NEW STEM BEST® Award Application

Education Applications for the STEM BEST® Program must be submitted by established Iowa public and non-public school districts and buildings serving students in grades K-12.

Closes in 10 days
2027-2028 RETURNING STEM BEST® Award Application

Education Applications for the STEM BEST® Program must be submitted by established Iowa public and non-public school districts and buildings serving students in grades K-12.

Closes in 10 days
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - General Infrastructure

Economic Development Authority Units of General Local Government (UGLGs) and tribes are the eligible applicants for these funds. All UGLGs that are not entitlement communities must work with a council of government or procured consultants, according to IEDA’s Certified Grant Administrator Policy, to submit the application and conduct project delivery.

Closes in 20 days
CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Housing

Economic Development Authority Units of General Local Government (UGLGs) and tribes are the eligible applicants for these funds. UGLGs and tribes must identify a developer in their applications. If awarded funds, the UGLG will enter into a development agreement with the developer.

Closes in 20 days
Iowa Industry to Classroom Academy CTE Teacher Mentoring Grant Program

Education

Closes in 20 days
FY27 RFP FWBPECA27017 for Thrive Iowa

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Closes in 23 days
FY27 RFP PHTHOCC27706 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Closes in 24 days
RFP COMPADM26007 Healthy Hometowns Cardiovascular Health Hub Program

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Closes in 24 days

Due in December 2026

AmeriCorps State 2027-2028

Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service

Closes Dec 1
Student and School Nutrition Professional Nutrition Education Sub-Grant

Education Iowa public or nonpublic schools that participate in the NSLP.

Closes Dec 3
FY27 RFP PHTHOHS27000 for HIV Client Services

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

Closes Dec 8

Due in April 2027

FY 27 Computer Science Incentive Fund - ENDORSEMENTS

Education

Closes Apr 30, 2027

Due in May 2027

2027 STEM Teacher Externships Educator Application

Education

Closes May 14, 2027

Due in June 2027

IOWAccess Program FY27

Administrative Services

Closes Jun 30, 2027

Rolling or no fixed deadline

Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP'D) Iowa

Workforce Development Small businesses eligible

Rolling or no fixed deadline
America's Seed Fund Iowa SBIR/STTR Grants

Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority Up to $50K Small businesses eligible

Rolling or no fixed deadline
Career Academy Incentive Fund (CAIF)

Education

Rolling or no fixed deadline
Community Catalyst Building Remediation

Economic Development Authority

Rolling or no fixed deadline
Iowa Export Trade Assistance Program

Iowa Economic Development and Finance Authority Up to $8,000 Small businesses eligible

Rolling or no fixed deadline
WIIN Lead Remediation

Education

Rolling or no fixed deadline

Coming up

Forecast by the funder but not open yet. Dates are estimates.

Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Up to $25K Small businesses eligible

Expected around Jan 15, 2027

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Questions

How many grants are open for businesses and organizations in Iowa right now?

26 open grants, 14 closing in the next 30 days, checked daily against official sources.

When is the next deadline?

The next deadline is October 28, 2026 for 2026 Coverdell Grant - Formula Application.