$3,000 in Webiyo credit
Each nonprofit gets $3,000 to spend on a Webiyo website. We apply it to your build, so you pay nothing for the site.
Webiyo Community Grant · Round 1A free website
A free website
for Iowa nonprofits.
Webiyo is giving 10 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Iowa $3,000 each in Webiyo credit to build or rebuild their website. It's an in-kind grant: our work, not cash. We review applications as they come in and start as soon as a nonprofit qualifies, so spots can fill before applications close on January 22, 2027.
10 spots$3,000 in credit eachFree to applyRolling until Jan 22, 2027
Grant nameWebiyo Community Website Grant, Round 1
Total value$30,000 in Webiyo credit
Spots available10 nonprofits
Each nonprofit gets$3,000 in Webiyo credit
Cost to applyFree
What it pays forA new or rebuilt website, with the first year of hosting and a domain
What it is notCash. The credit has no cash value and no refund
Who can applyRegistered 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Iowa
Applications closeJanuary 22, 2027, or sooner if all 10 spots are filled
How to applyA five-minute form on this page
The website
What your website is built to do
Every site in this round is built by the Webiyo team in Des Moines around four jobs.
Bring in more donors
A clear way to give on every page, so someone who cares about your cause can act on it in a minute.
Get you found
Built so people searching Google, or asking an AI tool where to give or volunteer nearby, can find you.
Look like the work you do
A clean, fast site that works on a phone and tells your story without clutter.
Make it easy to reach you
Hours, events, volunteer sign-ups and contact details where your community expects them.
The whole point is to help the people who help our community.
The credit
How the grant works
We call it a grant because your nonprofit pays nothing. It comes as credit for our work, not as money.
A website, and only a website
The credit pays for a new or rebuilt site, plus your first year of hosting and a .com domain if you need one. It does not include a monthly SEO or AI visibility plan.
Not cash
The credit has no cash value. It cannot be refunded, exchanged for money or passed to another organization. Any credit left when your site is finished expires.
The site is yours
When it goes live, you own it. After the first year, hosting with us is $120 a year, or you can move the site and host it yourself.
In plain terms: this is an in-kind grant. You receive our work, up to $3,000 of it, and never a payment.
Donors and volunteers look you up before they show up
When someone in Iowa wants to donate, volunteer or find help, they search Google or ask an AI tool first. In 2026, 68% of Google searches ended without a click, because the answer was already on the page. If your nonprofit is hard to find or your site is out of date, people may never reach you.
A clear, fast website helps your organization get found, trusted and chosen. It also matters for free programs like Google Ad Grants, which requires a quality website to qualify.
Eligibility
Who can apply, and how we choose
You can apply if you are
- A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, including churches and religious organizations
- Based in Iowa and serving Iowa communities
- Able to have someone on your team answer our questions during the build
- Happy for us to show your new website as an example of our work, and to keep a small "Website by Webiyo" link in its footer
Causes we'd love to hear from
Food pantriesAnimal shelters and rescuesYouth programsArts and cultureHealth and recoveryHousing and homelessnessVeteransEducation and literacyChurches and faith groupsEnvironment and conservation
Anywhere in Iowa. The grant is open across the state, whether you serve Des Moines, West Des Moines and Ankeny or Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City, Sioux City, Waterloo, Dubuque, Ames or Council Bluffs.
Impact
How a better website would help the people you serve.
Readiness
Someone who can work with us for a few weeks.
Community
The difference your work makes in Iowa.
A person reads every application as it arrives. Budget size doesn't decide it; small organizations are welcome.
Timeline
How it works, step by step
Applications close January 22, 2027, or sooner if all 10 spots are filled.
1
Apply
Fill out the five-minute form below.
2
We review it
A person reads your application and may email you a few questions.
3
You qualify
We email you to get started on your website.
4
We build it
Your new or rebuilt website, live in 1 to 2 weeks.
5
It's yours
You own the site. The first year of hosting is covered, and there is no plan to sign up for.
Apply
Start your application
Apply for the Webiyo nonprofit grant
It takes about five minutes. Spots go to qualifying nonprofits as applications come in, so it pays to apply early.
What happens next
- We read your application as soon as it arrives
- We email you, sometimes with a few questions
- If you qualify, we start on your website
- Your site goes live in 1 to 2 weeks
Questions?info@webiyo.tech
You don't need to send documents to apply. We check the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before we start.
Who we are
Webiyo is a web design, SEO and AI visibility team based in Des Moines. This grant puts our website work behind 10 Iowa organizations that do good in their communities.
Free resources
Free tools every Iowa nonprofit should use
Whether or not you receive the grant, these free programs can help more people find your organization.
Google Ad Grants
Eligible nonprofits can get up to $10,000 a month in free search ads on Google. You'll need a quality website to qualify.
Learn about Google Ad GrantsGoogle for Nonprofits
Free and discounted Google tools for registered nonprofits, and the starting point for applying to Ad Grants.
Visit Google for NonprofitsGoogle Business Profile
A free listing that helps your organization show up on Google Maps and in local search, with your hours, location and website.
Set up your profileWebiyo isn't affiliated with Google. We list these because they help.
Nonprofit grant questions
Something we didn't cover? Ask us
Is the Webiyo nonprofit grant really free?
Yes. Each recipient gets $3,000 in Webiyo credit, which pays for a new or rebuilt website. It is free to apply.
Is this a cash grant?
No. It is an in-kind grant. You receive $3,000 of Webiyo website work, not money. The credit has no cash value and cannot be refunded, exchanged for cash or transferred to another organization. Any credit left when your website is finished expires.
What does the grant pay for?
A new or rebuilt website for your nonprofit, built by the Webiyo team: designed to bring in donors, help people find you, and make it easy for your community to reach you.
Does the grant cover hosting and a domain?
Yes, for the first year. The credit covers one year of Webiyo hosting, where we keep the site online and manage it, and a .com domain if you need one. After the first year, hosting with us is $120 a year. You can also move the site and host it yourself, but then we do not manage it.
Does it include SEO or a monthly plan?
No. The grant pays for the website only. Monthly SEO and AI visibility plans are separate and optional, and nobody is asked to sign up for one.
Who can apply for the grant?
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Iowa, including churches and religious organizations.
How are grant recipients chosen?
On a rolling basis. A person reviews each application as it arrives, and if your nonprofit qualifies, we start on your website. Spots are awarded until all 10 are filled.
Do we need to send proof of our 501(c)(3) status?
No. You don't need to send documents to apply. We check the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before we start.
When is the application deadline?
Applications close January 22, 2027, or sooner if all 10 spots are filled. We review applications as they come in, so applying early helps.
What do you ask in return?
Two small things. We would like to show your new website as an example of our work, and to keep a small "Website by Webiyo" link in its footer.
We already have a website. Can we still apply?
Yes. We can rebuild your current site or improve it, depending on what it needs.
Do we need to be in Des Moines?
No. Nonprofits anywhere in Iowa can apply. The Webiyo team is based in Des Moines and works with organizations across the state.
What happens after the site is live?
You own the website. The first year of hosting is covered. After that you choose: keep hosting with us for $120 a year, or host it yourself.
Will there be another round?
We plan to run the grant again. Apply now for Round 1, and email info@webiyo.tech to hear about future rounds.
Know an Iowa nonprofit
that should apply?
Send them this page. There are only 10 spots, and they go to qualifying nonprofits as applications come in.
