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Rural & Agriculture Grants in Iowa 2026 — Federal Funding Opportunities

USDA grants for rural development, agricultural research, food security, and rural business development. GrantMetric surfaces every active federal notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) relevant to Iowa applicants, with award ceiling, eligibility requirements, and close dates visible at a glance.

  • 57 active federal grants open to Iowa organizations
  • Eligible applicants: nonprofits, universities, state agencies, small businesses
  • Award floor and ceiling for each funding opportunity
  • Application deadlines and close dates from grants.gov — updated daily
  • AI-generated briefings summarizing each program's objectives
Active Grants: 57 // State: Iowa // Source: Grants.gov // Updated: Daily
Federal Grants in Iowa

Federal grants are available nationally — Iowa organizations apply directly to federal agencies. These 57 active opportunities are open to eligible applicants in Iowa right now.

Iowa — Rural & Agriculture Grants Intelligence

57 active rural & agriculture grants currently open to Iowa applicants on Grants.gov. Funding agencies: USDA-RBCS, DOI-NPS, HHS-NIH11, NSF, USDOT-GCR, DOI-FWS. Largest award ceiling: $1000.0M. 19 grants closing within 30 days.

Federal grants are open nationally — Iowa nonprofits, state agencies, universities, small businesses, and local governments apply directly to the funding agency. Eligibility requirements, award floors and ceilings, and application deadlines are listed on each opportunity's detail page. All data is sourced from Grants.gov and updated daily. Use the grant cards below to review open solicitations and click through to the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) before applying.

Active Opportunities for Iowa (57)

RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2016 See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Agency USDA-RBCS

REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application In...

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P23AS00132 12/31/2027
NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements
Agency DOI-NPS

The National Park Service (NPS) are seeking applications for Master Cooperative Agreements from CESU network participant...

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PAR-25-310 01/07/2027
Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency HHS-NIH11

This NOFO is a call to action in response to the mental health crisis in the United States. We seek applications that wi...

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20-576 See Registry
Plant Biotic Interactions
Agency NSF

The Plant Biotic Interactions (PBI) program supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic ...

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PD-18-7222 See Registry
Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research
Agency NSF

Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research (XC) coordinates and supports crosscutting activities within the Division ...

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P26AS00019 09/30/2026
FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
Agency DOI-NPS

Historic battlefields and associated sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americ...

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GR-RDC-25-002 10/31/2026
RESTORE Act Direct Component - Non-Construction Activities
Agency USDOT-GCR

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announ...

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GR-RDC-25-001 10/31/2026
RESTORE Act Direct Component – Construction and Real Property Acquisition Activities
Agency USDOT-GCR

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announ...

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F24AS00298 03/07/2029
F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture
Agency DOI-FWS

The objectives for the use of cooperative agriculture in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) are: production or m...

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RDBCP-REAP-RES-EEI-2019 See Registry
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
Agency USDA-RBCS

REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Ins...

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AFPRA-20-04 See Registry
U.S. Embassy Praia Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program
Agency DOS-CPV

U.S. Embassy Praia welcomes the submission of project applications for funding through the Ambassador’s Special Self-H...

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25-514 03/02/2027
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
Agency NSF

The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers...

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W912HZ26S0001 01/01/2027
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Agency DOD-COE-ERDC

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this announcement fo...

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USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Agency USDA-NIFA

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next ...

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F26AS00068 09/30/2026
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Agency DOI-FWS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners resto...

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RFA-OD-25-011 09/26/2028
Animal and Biological Material Resource Centers (P40 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency HHS-NIH11

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages grant applications for Animal and Biological Material Resource Cent...

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PAR-24-251 05/12/2028
Animal and Veterinary Innovation Centers (U18)
Agency HHS-FDA

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for inclusion as Animal and Veteri...

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R26AS00349 02/15/2028
WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Agency DOI-BOR

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NOAA-NMFS-AK-2026-33268 05/01/2028
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
Agency DOC-DOCNOAAERA

This announcement supports Executive Order 14276, Restoring America’s Seafood Competitiveness, by soliciting projects ...

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USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697 12/31/2026
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, an...

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F26AS00069 09/30/2026
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
Agency DOI-FWS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to ...

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F25AS00332 10/31/2026
F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
Agency DOI-FWS

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Con...

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F25AS00379 10/31/2026
F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
Agency DOI-FWS

The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Con...

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USDA-NRCS-NHQ-FSCP-26-NOFO0001453 09/21/2026
NRCS' Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
Agency USDA-NRCS

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USDA-RD-HCFP-HPG-2026 09/08/2026
Rural Housing Preservation Grant
Agency USDA-RHS

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L26AS00050 09/28/2026
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Plant Conservation and Restoration Management - Bureau wide
Agency DOI-BLM

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USDA-FAS-10960-0700-109-26-0003 09/28/2026
Coordinating Agricultural Development & Innovation (CADI) to enable America First Trade Wins in Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia
Agency USDA-FAS

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USDA-APHIS-10031-PPQ-PPDMDPP-2027 09/21/2026
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP)
Agency USDA-APHIS

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USDA-APHIS-10031-PPQ-NCPN-2027 10/19/2026
Plant Protection Act Section 7721 Fiscal Year 2027 National Clean Plant Network (NCPN)
Agency USDA-APHIS

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USDA-FS-2026-GLRI-CFP 12/08/2026
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Agency USDA-FS

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USDA-AMS-TM-SPMGP-G-26-0007 10/02/2026
Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program FY 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

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R26AS00017 09/08/2027
WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects
Agency DOI-BOR

The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to...

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USDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-NOFO0001458 09/08/2026
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
Agency USDA-NRCS

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USDA-FAS-10960-0700-109-26-0005 09/02/2026
Increasing Market Opportunities in Vietnam for U.S. Innovative Biofertilizer Exporters
Agency USDA-FAS

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USDA-NIFA-1890SS-011978 09/10/2026
Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
Agency USDA-NIFA

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RDRUS-26-DWS2 09/30/2026
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program
Agency USDA-RUS

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USDA-NIFA-HEP-011737 10/15/2026
Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowships
Agency USDA-NIFA

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USDA-FS-UCF-01-2026 10/12/2026
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
Agency USDA-FS

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L26AS00064 10/16/2026
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide      
Agency DOI-BLM

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USDA-AMS-TM-CCG-G-26-0001 10/01/2026
Cold Chain Grants for Emergency Food Assistance
Agency USDA-AMS

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USDA-AMS-TM-SCMP-G-26-0020 12/04/2026
Specialty Crop Multi-State Grant Program 2026
Agency USDA-AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the fiscal ye...

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USDA-FS-2026-CFP 10/13/2026
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program
Agency USDA-FS

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PD-24-110Z 09/29/2026
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering (ECLIPSE)
Agency NSF

Plasma science is a transdisciplinary field of research where fundamental studies in many disciplines, including plasma ...

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USDA-NIFA-ARPA-012381 09/21/2026
Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnerships Competitive Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

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USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012078 09/01/2026
Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

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USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011134 12/31/2026
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in bot...

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USDA-NIFA-CGP-011315 10/15/2026
Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

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USDA-NIFA-ES-011939 09/21/2026
Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative Extension Disaster Education Network
Agency USDA-NIFA

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P27AS00032 11/04/2026
Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Agency DOI-NPS

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F26AS00071 10/30/2026
F26AS00071 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants
Agency DOI-FWS

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USDA-FAS-10621-0750-106-27-0001 10/26/2026
Assisting Specialty Crop Exports: Low Oxygen Storage and Packaging Systems for U.S. Tree Nuts with Phytosanitary Traceability
Agency USDA-FAS

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USDA-FS-2028-FLP 09/11/2026
Forest Legacy Program - FY2028 Funding
Agency USDA-FS

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USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-011938 11/10/2026
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

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USDA-NIFA-TCEG-011837 10/07/2026
Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

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W9126G262RFP9554 09/14/2026
Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana
Agency DOD-COE-FW

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USDA-NIFA-OP-011980 09/01/2026
Research Facilities Act Program
Agency USDA-NIFA

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USDA-FS-IPT-INVASIVE-SPECIES-2026 09/30/2026
International Programs & Trade, Invasive Species Program Funding Opportunity
Agency USDA-FS

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Frequently Asked Questions

What USDA grants are available in Iowa?
USDA Rural Development has a state office in Iowa that administers Community Facilities grants, Rural Business Development Grants, and the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The local USDA service center provides technical assistance to applicants.
Can Iowa farmers apply for federal grants?
Yes. USDA's Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP), and NIFA Specialty Crop grants are available to Iowa agricultural producers. Most programs are accessible to farms with under $500,000 in annual revenue.
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