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DNR accepting applications for Underserved Farmer to Farmer grant

• 4/4/2024 12:49:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now accepting a second round of applications as part of the $3 million, 5-year Underserved Farmer to Farmer grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico division.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 1/16/2024 3:24:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting.

2023 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 11/21/2023 11:59:00 AM
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More than $415,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 131 Iowa rural fire departments to help their efforts to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.

More than $3 million in REAP grants approved during October Natural Resource Commission meeting

• 10/17/2023 11:53:00 AM
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The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved 22 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants during its October meeting. The grants totaled more than $3 million.

2023 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

• 7/25/2023 12:00:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by emerald ash borer

• 6/27/2023 4:37:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received Emerald Ash Borer Reforestation funds through a grant with the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.

Applications open for DNR Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer subawards

• 3/2/2023 12:41:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is ready to accept applications for Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer subawards, funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico division.

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

• 2/7/2023 8:09:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3.

Black Hawk County receives funding for dozens of signs promoting creeks, watersheds

• 1/26/2023 12:04:00 PM
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Black Hawk County will be implementing a few dozen new tools to promote conservation and awareness when staff install signs introducing Iowa’s creeks and watersheds later this year.

Grant allows organizations to expand food storage, reduce food waste

• 11/10/2022 2:14:00 PM
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Iowa families facing food insecurity have more options for their Thanksgiving tables with the help of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Food Storage Capacity Grant.

New recipients announced in Iowa DNR’s County Creek Sign Grant Program

• 9/1/2022 11:11:00 AM
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DES MOINES—New signs that help bring awareness to Iowa’s creeks and watersheds will soon be installed in 33 counties, thanks to the Iowa DNR’s new County Creek Sign Grant.

2022 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

• 8/30/2022 1:41:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho

• 7/26/2022 12:48:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awards grants to rural communities

• 6/30/2022 3:34:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awarded seven grants to six small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos, and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill. 

Growing network of radio stations provide important data on small animal migration

• 6/14/2022 2:19:00 PM
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Iowa joined other Midwestern states, and researchers in Canada and Central and South America to create a network of radio receiver stations to learn more about the long-distance migration patterns of birds, bats and insects.

Forestry grants available to communities impacted by emerald ash borer and 2020 derecho

• 2/24/2022 3:06:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting. Additionally, through the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters 2021 State Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program, the Iowa DNR received funds for emerald ash borer reforestation.

2021 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 12/7/2021 2:14:00 PM
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More than $289,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants have recently been awarded to 115 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting Iowan’s and their property from wildfires.  The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective and communications equipment.

Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program thanks partners for support to help communities recover from the derecho

• 12/7/2021 1:55:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated $250,000 of state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the community-based tree-planting program to help recover from the derecho.

Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities

• 11/10/2021 8:31:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ program to provide funding to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities. Minimum grant request is $5,000 with a 1:1 cash match required.

Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program funds 66 projects

• 9/28/2021 1:46:00 PM
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The Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program has awarded funds for 66 projects across the 27 counties included in the Governor’s Derecho Disaster Proclamation. An estimated 2,484 trees will be planted in 19 counties hard-hit by the 2020 derecho.

Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program accepting additional applications

• 9/2/2021 4:12:00 PM
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Local governments, schools and service organizations are eligible to apply for tree-planting grants in counties hard-hit by the 2020 derecho. The application deadline has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. 

Applications accepted for Trees for Kids grants through Sept. 17

• 8/17/2021 11:44:00 AM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through Sept. 17.

Derecho Community Forestry Grant Program

• 7/26/2021 4:38:00 PM
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The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awards grants to rural communities

• 7/1/2021 12:30:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awarded grants to nine small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos, and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.

DNR announces grant opportunity for food storage capacity

• 5/13/2021 1:04:00 PM
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DES MOINES — The DNR is offering a third and final targeted food storage capacity grant opportunity to help address food waste, an issue that negatively impacts environmental, economic and social sustainability in Iowa and across the country.

Application process for Trees for Kids program now open

• 2/2/2021 1:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through Friday, March 5.

Application period for DNR Food Storage Capacity Grants ending soon

• 1/14/2021 1:37:00 PM
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DES MOINES — The DNR will accept applications for its Food Storage Capacity grant program until 4 p.m. Jan. 21.

DNR announces Food Storage Capacity Grant offering

• 11/12/2020 2:06:00 PM
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DES MOINES — The DNR is offering a second round for applications for a grant opportunity to help address food waste, an issue that negatively impacts environmental, economic and social sustainability in Iowa and across the country.

Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities

• 11/3/2020 12:30:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ program to provide funding to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities. Minimum grant request is $5,000 with a 1:1 cash match required.

Grants available to rural fire departments to help battle wildfires

• 9/22/2020 2:12:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

DNR awards 35 Food Storage Capacity Grants to help food pantries

• 8/27/2020 11:29:00 AM
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DES MOINES — The DNR has awarded $204,034 to 35 recipients in Food Storage Capacity grants, which helps organizations expand storage and cold storage of donated food items for distribution to food insecure Iowans. 

DNR Food Storage Capacity Grant application period ends July 15

• 7/9/2020 1:37:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Following a significant response in applications for its Food Storage Capacity grants, the DNR will close the grant application period on July 15. 

DNR announces food storage capacity grant offering

• 6/11/2020 1:27:00 PM
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DES MOINES — The DNR is offering a new grant opportunity to help address food waste, an issue that negatively impacts environmental, economic and social sustainability in Iowa and across the country.

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awards funding to 12 rural Iowa communities

• 5/28/2020 12:20:00 PM
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DES MOINES – Twelve small, rural Iowa communities have received grants from the DNR’s Derelict Building Grant Program to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.

Grant helps provide fishing opportunities for Hispanic families and diverse audiences in Iowa

• 3/17/2020 12:21:00 PM
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The Marshall County Conservation was awarded a George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education grant to engage diverse audiences, including Hispanic families, in fishing and kayaking this summer in the Marshalltown area.

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 6

• 2/11/2020 2:04:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The popular Trees for Kids grant program is now accepting applications through March 6.

DNR grant opportunity available to develop a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program

• 1/23/2020 12:11:00 PM
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DES MOINES - The DNR’s Watershed Improvement Section is accepting applications for a grant to help develop a Statewide Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program.

Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities

• 11/5/2019 3:29:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ program to provide funding to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities. Minimum grant request is $5,000 with a 1:1 cash match required.

DNR now accepting Derelict Building applications

• 10/31/2019 2:58:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2020 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.

2019 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant applications due Oct. 15

• 8/20/2019 12:34:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wildland Fire Program, working with the U.S. Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program makes awards to 13 rural communities

• 5/23/2019 2:03:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 13 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.

Grant helps provide fishing opportunities for Hispanic families and diverse audiences in Iowa

• 3/12/2019 12:54:00 PM
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The Iowa Hunter Education Instructors Association was awarded a George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education grant to engage diverse audiences, including Hispanic families, in fishing this summer and fall in the Des Moines Metro and other Central Iowa communities, as well as the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area.

2019 Derelict Building Grant applications due February 21

• 1/17/2019 1:47:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2019 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.

DNR awards over $234,000 in grants to 100 Iowa fire departments

• 12/18/2018 1:15:00 PM
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AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forestry Section’s Fire Program, in cooperation with US Forest Service, has awarded $234,459 in 50% cost-sharing grants to 100 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid in their efforts in protecting Iowan’s and their property from wildfires. 

Time to start pre-application process for DNR grants to help improve local lakes, rivers and streams

• 12/13/2018 11:39:00 AM
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DES MOINES — The DNR is now accepting pre-application questionnaires for grant funding that helps locally-led groups develop water quality improvement efforts in Iowa communities.

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