The City of Iowa City’s Human Rights Grant supports local efforts that advance equality, dignity, and fair treatment for all residents.
Donor Name: City of Iowa City
State: Iowa
City: Iowa City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Managed by the Office of Human Rights, the funding empowers nonprofits and community groups to combat discrimination and ensure equitable treatment. By investing in initiatives that protect and expand human rights, Iowa City reinforces its commitment to a just and welcoming community.
Funding Information
Projects must be new, take place in Iowa City between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, and request no more than $20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding, a project must meet at least one of the following criteria: build capacity to organize communities around human rights, strengthen the ability to mobilize communities in support of human rights, or educate the public on human rights through public forums addressing topics within the broad rubric of human rights. Funding is not available to for-profit businesses, government entities, schools, colleges or universities, or organizations based outside Iowa City.
For more information, visit City of Iowa City.
