October
- Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP). Funding for highway/street, transit, bicycle/pedestrian or freight projects or programs which help maintain Iowa’s clean air quality by reducing transportation-related emissions. Eligible highway/street projects must be on the federal-aid system; see website for more information. October 1.
- GreenState Foundation will invest in our local communities by primarily funding high-impact programs and projects in the areas of: Financial Education & Economic Empowerment; Affordable Housing & Homeownership; Children's Health. Due October 9. Applications submitted after the deadline will be automatically moved to the next quarterly funding cycle.
- Community Foundation of Cedar County. Fall Matching Grant Cycle: Organizations eligible to receive these awards will have to provide proof of a dollar-for-dollar match for a project. Matching funds shall consist of dollars acquired through an organization’s fundraising or private solicitation efforts. They may not include funds from normal operating budgets or other grants. Due October 9.
- Jones County Community Foundation grants to projects benefiting persons residing in Jones County, Iowa. Our priorities include economic well-being, quality of life, educational opportunities, tourism and recreation, and Jones County heritage preservation. Due October 15.
- Applications are now open for the 2026 Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program (WTFAP), which provides grant funding to Iowa communities for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. Applications are due by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Award notifications are anticipated by the end of the calendar year.
- Georgia-Pacific Grant. We use our Four E focus areas (Education, Enrichment of Community, Entrepreneurship and Environment) as guideposts for giving in ways that strengthen our communities. This applies to grants for nonprofit organizations and decision-making around employee participation in company-sponsored volunteer programs. October 31.
