The DNR offers Iowa groups looking to improve our state's streams, rivers and lakes the opportunity to apply for grants.

These grants allow groups, such as Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other organizations, to create watershed projects. Watershed projects help individual Iowans make changes on the land in order to improve the quality of water entering our rivers, streams and lakes.


Watershed Planning Assistance Grants

Watershed Improvement Grants ("Section 319")

Targeted Watershed Grants

More watershed funding opportunities

DNR Contact
Steve Hopkins
DNR Nonpoint Source Program Coordinator
(515) 281-6402
Stephen.Hopkins@dnr.iowa.gov