Iowa West Foundation Grants
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits primarily serving communities in southwest Iowa (Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, and surrounding areas).
Program Goals
Iowa West Foundation invests in education, community development, and quality of life in southwest Iowa. The foundation uses a letter of intent (LOI) process before full applications.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Submit a letter of intent through iowawestfoundation.org. LOI deadline September 15, 2026. Invited organizations submit full proposals after LOI review.
Cycle Notes
Annual LOI deadline September 15. Invitations to full proposal are sent after review. Monitor iowawestfoundation.org for updates.
Grant Award Amount
Varies. Iowa West Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in southwest Iowa with significant education grant capacity.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits in southwest Iowa (Council Bluffs/Pottawattamie County area).
What does Iowa West Foundation fund?
Education, community development, and quality of life programs.
How does the LOI process work?
Submit a letter of intent by September 15. Invited organizations submit a full proposal.
How do Iowa schools apply?
Visit iowawestfoundation.org and submit an LOI by September 15, 2026.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for southwest Iowa schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Iowa standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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