Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in Iowa
224 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $98.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 224 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 food & agriculture funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feeding America | Illinois | $20.1M | 35 | 2024 |
| 2 | Elderbridge Agency On Aging | Iowa | $11.8M | 259 | 2024 |
| 3 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $6.5M | 96 | 2024 |
| 4 | Aging Resources of Central Iowa | Iowa | $5.0M | 32 | 2023 |
| 5 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines | Iowa | $4.7M | 376 | 2024 |
| 6 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $3.7M | 52 | 2025 |
| 7 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $3.6M | 8 | 2023 |
| 8 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $3.6M | 9 | 2024 |
| 9 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | Iowa | $3.0M | 57 | 2024 |
| 10 | Area Agency On Aging Region One Inc | Arizona | $2.3M | 2 | 2023 |
| 11 | The University of Queensland | — | $1.7M | 2 | 2022 |
| 12 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $1.4M | 8 | 2024 |
| 13 | Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation | Iowa | $1.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 14 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $1.1M | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $1.1M | 3 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 224 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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