The City of Dubuque is excited to announce the Community Support and Empowerment Grants Program.
Donor Name: City of Dubuque
State: Iowa
City: Dubuque
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Dubuque Community Support and Empowerment Grant provides two or more eligible individuals or non-profit organizations/businesses, clubs, organizations, or groups of passionate residents with up to $5,000 each to support programs, activities, or services that build a Dubuque community where everyone feels a sense of belonging, support, and empowerment. Proposals must include an education and/or engagement component and align to with at least one of the City of Dubuque’s Five-Year Goals:
- Healthy and Safe Community
- Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization
- Robust Local Economy
- Livable Neighborhoods and Housing
- Sustainable Environment
- Connected Community
- Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities.
Funding Information
Up to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Any person or group of individuals located within Dubuque city limits is eligible to apply. “Group” can refer to a 501(c)(3) non- profit or other Dubuque-based business, club, organization, neighborhood association, individual, or group of individuals with a specific mission, governing structure, and budget, operating under the incorporated status of a Dubuque-based fiscal agent.
Ineligibility
- For-profit organizations or businesses.
- Any applicant based outside of Dubuque city limits.
- Any applicant with an outstanding final report associated with a prior grant award from the Office of Human Rights.
For more information, visit City of Dubuque.


