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Submit Applications for Iowa Women’s Foundation Grant 2026

The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is seeking applications for its 2026 Grants.

Donor Name: Iowa Women’s Foundation

State: Iowa

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 04/27/2026

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

IWF awards annual Grants to organizations that tackle at least one of the six identified barriers to women’s economic self-sufficiency:

  • Transportation
    • IWF funds initiatives that help women obtain safe and quality means of transportation. Examples may include assistance with finding and securing a vehicle, financial-lending and credit-building education, vehicle maintenance skill-building, and financial support for registration and title fees.
  • Education & Training
    • IWF funds initiatives that prepares women and girls to enter the workforce or advance within their field. Examples may include job-specific training, apprenticeship programs, financial literacy education, and employment readiness programs.
  • Employment
    • IWF funds initiatives that supports women in seeking or maintaining employment.  Examples may include resume-writing and job-application assistance, employment retention curriculum, and career advancement programs.
  • Childcare
    • IWF funds initiatives that increase access to quality and affordable childcare. Examples may include center expansion, furniture and equipment purchasing, training curricula for new providers, before/after-school programming, and efforts to increase options for second/third-shift workers.
  • Mentorship
    • IWF funds initiatives that encourage women to share their talents to inspire a new generation of female leaders. Examples may include professional networking programs, career exploration programs, role model pairing programs, and leadership skills and self-esteem building programs.

Funding Information

Up to $50,000 may be requested.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 501(c)3 organizations or licensed childcare facilities physically located in Iowa qualify for a grant.
    • Registered in-home providers included
  • Serving women and/or girls in Iowa
    • Don’t need to exclusively serve women or girls
  • Tackling at least one of the six barriers
  • Operational expenses (excluding equipment purchases such as security cameras, refrigerators, etc.)

For more information, visit Iowa Women’s Foundation.

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