Workforce & Vocational Training Grant Funders in Iowa
26 foundations with a documented workforce & vocational training focus have made grants to Iowa nonprofits in recent years, together directing $7.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 26 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 workforce & vocational training funders in Iowa
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Iowa giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Way of Central Iowa | Iowa | $2.5M | 23 | 2025 |
| 2 | Senior Service America Inc | Maryland | $1.5M | 4 | 2018 |
| 3 | Greater Cedar Rapids Community | Iowa | $591K | 8 | 2024 |
| 4 | Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation | Iowa | $567K | 8 | 2024 |
| 5 | Telligen Community Initiative | Iowa | $462K | 9 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Wellmark Foundation | Iowa | $300K | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | Western Union Foundation | Colorado | $300K | 2 | 2024 |
| 8 | Iowa West Foundation | Iowa | $267K | 4 | 2024 |
| 9 | Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino | Iowa | $230K | 3 | 2024 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $180K | 2 | 2018 |
| 11 | Northwest Area Foundation | Minnesota | $151K | 2 | 2022 |
| 12 | Variety-the Children's Charity of Iowa | Iowa | $115K | 2 | 2022 |
| 13 | Dubuque Racing Association Ltd | Iowa | $95K | 4 | 2024 |
| 14 | Mccommons-korlick Memorial Trust | Iowa | $93K | 30 | 2024 |
| 15 | Council of Independent Colleges | District of Columbia | $75K | 3 | 2018 |
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The funders above are the biggest workforce & vocational training funders in Iowa — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 26 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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