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GRANTS DUE IN DECEMBER

*Check back regularly as grants will be updated as information becomes available*

  • IDNR Dam Mitigation Grant – The Iowa Legislature appropriated funds for fiscal year 2025 for the development of dam mitigation and water trail projects. A portion the funds ($300,000 for this fiscal year) are available competitively for dam mitigation cost-share grants. Dam owners and other eligible entities are encouraged to apply for cost-share assistance for projects that reduce recreational hazards and enhance aquatic species connectivity. For more information, click here. Applications are due by December 6, 2024. 
  • IDNR Water Trail Enhancement Grants – ($500,000) are available competitively for water trail enhancement cost-share grants. Local divisions of Iowa government are encouraged to apply for cost-share assistance for infrastructure or infrastructure improvements along state designated water trails or water trails on track for state designation (Eligible: local governments). For more information, click here. Applications are due by December 6, 2024.
  • National Scenic Byways Program – This grant opportunity will result in the award of up to $26.95 million of FY 2023 and FY 2024 funds in grants to States and federally recognized Tribes to implement eligible projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads (collectively America’s Byways®), State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways; and plan, design, and develop a State or Indian Tribe scenic byway program. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by December 16, 2024. 
  • IRA Iowa Tree Planting Grant – Provides reimbursable grants to purchase trees, mulch, tree staking/protection and supplemental watering by contractor or city staff. The grant is a two-year program allowing for planting to take place in the spring and fall of 2025 and 2026. Grant funding is competitive, non-match, and awarded in amounts between $10,000 to $30,000 per applicant. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by December 30, 2024. 
  • USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) – Grants for investment in private businesses and agricultural producers to make their enterprises more energy efficient or to install renewable systems.  With the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, this program has been improved and better funded, so now is the time to apply. (Eligible: private for-profit entities) For more information, click here.  Applications are due quarterly, September 30, 2024, December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2025. 
  • T-Mobile Hometown Grants – Program will help fund projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. For more information, click here. Applications are due by December 31, 2024.