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Iowa Project AWARE River Cleanup

Wings2Water awards $30,000 in water quality grants for 2026

Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality improvement and education, has named seven organizations as its 2026 grant recipients, distributing a total of $30,000 across projects in Iowa and beyond. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all grant recipients…

Iowa City opens applications for climate action grants

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, offering nonprofits and businesses…

An outstretched hand palm-up holds a green sprout with two leaves.

IDALS accepting applications for specialty crop grants

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is accepting applications for its 2026…

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International Paper Foundation awards Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity $5,000 for construction internship

The International Paper Foundation has awarded Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity a $5,000 grant to…

The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity to support their Students Building Community internship.

Signage Program brings new visibility to two South of Six businesses

Two Iowa City businesses have received new exterior signage through a program funded by the…

Dream City's new sign, courtesy of the South of 6 Business District's Signage Program.

Iowa City opens grant applications for public art program

To foster creativity and continue to enhance public access to the arts in Iowa City,…

Iowa City Public Art installation on the Ped Mall

Iowa City opens grant applications for nonprofits working on affordable housing, public service projects

The City of Iowa City is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for projects…

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State opens applications for registered apprenticeship grants

Applications are now open for Iowa’s annual grant programs supporting registered apprenticeship programs, with more…

Graphic design apprentice Wisdom Konu (left) looks over André Wright’s shoulder as the two discuss Mr. Konu’s progress in the program. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

TrueNorth giving tops $1.5 million for 2025

Cedar Rapids-based TrueNorth Companies L.C. totaled $1,555,295 in charitable giving in 2025, marking another year…

University of Iowa secures $1.5M federal grant for advanced materials research center

The University of Iowa has received nearly $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense…

John Prineas, Ravitej Uppu, Thomas Folland work in the Quantum Light Control Lab. The three UI researchers are principal investigators on an award to expand Iowa's materials science center and to explore new ways to leverage materials for quantum technologies.

North Liberty, Greater Iowa City, Inc. launch small business grant program

Small businesses in North Liberty can apply for grants up to $10,000 through a new…

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Iowa Finance Authority awards housing tax credits for Cedar Rapids, Iowa City projects

The Iowa Finance Authority awarded more than $11 million in federal housing tax credits Tuesday…

The Atheneum Cedar Rapids

UFG Foundation awards $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations

The UFG Foundation has awarded $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations across five states in its…

UFG Insurance

MidWestOne Foundation awards $207,000 in grants to 14 organizations across four states

MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. awarded more than $207,000 in grants through the MidWestOne Foundation, bringing…

Waterloo's Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity poses with a $5,000 check from The MidWestOne Foundation.

Iowa City offers matching grants for building improvements in key districts

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for its Building Change Grant Program (BCGP),…

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Community Foundation of Johnson County to mark 25th anniversary with $250,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Johnson County will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 30 with an…

Community Foundation of Johnson County