The Trees for Kids grant program serves to educate K-12 and college students in Iowa about the importance of trees through tree planting events at schools and on public land. Grant recipients are awarded up to $2,500 per project to purchase trees and mulch from Iowa nurseries. DNR staff members provide planting, mulching, and watering demonstrations and offer guidance to students as they plant their trees. Education requirements are
different this year due to the pandemic so please read over recommendations in the application.
- Applications are due by 4 p.m. on
September 17, 2021.
Priority counties are: Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont and Page but applications are accepted across the state.
Education requirements are different this year due to the pandemic so please read over recommendations in the Trees for Kids application.
The form to complete for nurseries wanting to provide their nursery stock for this program can be found within the "nursery notification letter". This form is a required supplementary document. Form must be completed by nursery providing stock for grant.
For more information please contact Gabriele Edwards, Trees for Kids program coordinator, at 515-822-1031.