Engineering in Iowa
Engineering (47.041) awarded $46.3 million to recipients in Iowa in 136 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.1% of the program's national total. Iowa State University of Science and Technology received the most, $34.3 million.
- Awarded in Iowa$46.3 million
- Awards136
- Share of the program1.1%
- Rank among states26th of 53
- National total$4.3 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 36 | $12.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 43 | $9.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 37 | $6.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 39 | $8.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 31 | $9.8 million |
Recipients in Iowa
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Colleges and universities | 100 | $34.3 million |
| The University of Iowa | Colleges and universities | 26 | $7.9 million |
| Skroot Laboratory Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Etalyc Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $963,768 |
| Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center | Colleges and universities | 1 | $317,960 |
| Soilserdem LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
| Frugi Biotechnology Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
| Percev LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
| Nanospy Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
| Juggernaut Life Sciences, Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $256,000 |
Open opportunities under this program
- PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
- GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)
- Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
- EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)
- Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)
See all 35 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Engineering money goes to Iowa?
$46.3 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 136 awards. Iowa ranks 26th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Engineering money in Iowa?
The largest recipient is Iowa State University of Science and Technology, with $34.3 million in 100 awards. Next are The University of Iowa and Skroot Laboratory Inc..
Can organizations in Iowa apply now?
Yes, 35 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Engineering in other states
Other large programs in Iowa
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- National School Lunch Program
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters)
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies