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The Alliant Energy Foundation provides support in the communities the company serves in Iowa. The Foundation’s Community Grants focus on the following areas: hunger and housing, including household needs, food and nutrition, housing and shelter, and transportation; workforce readiness, including agriculture, literacy, STEM, workforce development, and youth development and mentoring;...
The Jasper Community Foundation’s 2026 Grant Cycle is now open. Creative, innovative programs, organizations providing services not currently offered, and those pursuing capital projects that enhance the quality of life in the county are invited to submit applications for grant funding. Grant applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online...
Registration is open for the 2026 annual Iowa Rural Development Summit, scheduled for April 9-10 at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque. The Summit brings together community leaders, economic development professionals, business owners, and rural advocates for two days of plenary presentations, breakout sessions, discussions, and networking opportunities to share...
With funding support from the Iowa legislature, a collaborative team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is launching a peer-to-peer learning network and a free webinar series for independent grocers across Iowa. The Iowa Independent Grocer Network will support local, independent grocers through engagement, professional development opportunities, and technical...
