Economic Development Grant Funders in Iowa
28 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $10.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 28 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active economic development funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Health International | North Carolina | $2.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $2.1M | 4 | 2024 |
| 3 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $1.5M | 16 | 2024 |
| 4 | Perry Economic Development Inc | Iowa | $667K | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc | Iowa | $610K | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $566K | 33 | 2024 |
| 7 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $423K | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation | Iowa | $410K | 5 | 2025 |
| 9 | James W and Ella B Forster Trust | Iowa | $369K | 6 | 2025 |
| 10 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $364K | 6 | 2018 |
| 11 | Spencer Main Street Company | Iowa | $224K | 5 | 2025 |
| 12 | Veridian Credit Union | Iowa | $213K | 15 | 2024 |
| 13 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $175K | 2 | 2023 |
| 14 | Lubbock Economic Development Alliance | Texas | $150K | 3 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Wellmark Foundation | Iowa | $150K | 2 | 2022 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 28 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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