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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.

Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities

• 11/20/2018 11:49:00 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) organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities.

Iowa DOT Accepting Applications Through Nov. 9 for Diesel Emission Reduction Grant

• 10/1/2018 9:34:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant program for diesel fleets in the state of Iowa.

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awards funds to 12 rural communities

• 7/26/2018 1:50:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 12 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill. 

Local Iowa groups can receive financial assistance to launch clean water campaigns

• 7/12/2018 1:33:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Beginning July 12, Iowa groups looking for help implementing innovative, regional and locally led Clean Water Awareness and Education Campaigns can apply for funding from the Iowa DNR Watershed Improvement Section.

Grants help provide fishing opportunities in Hispanic communities

• 3/6/2018 12:17:00 PM
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Three Iowa organizations were awarded a George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education grant to provide hands-on fishing programs and classes for Hispanic families in their communities.

Iowa DOT Accepting Applications Through March 9 for Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

• 2/20/2018 1:08:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Transportation is now accepting grant applications for U. S Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant program. This grant program is eligible for diesel fleets in all 99 Iowa counties.

Derelict Building Grant applications due April 4

• 2/8/2018 2:11:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2018 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through April 4 at 4 p.m. 

DNR awards over $220,000 in grants to 92 Iowa fire departments

• 12/19/2017 1:18:00 PM
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AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, in cooperation with US Forest Service - State and Private Forestry, has awarded $224,799 in 50% cost-share grants to 92 of Iowa’s rural fire departments to aid their efforts in protecting Iowan’s and their property from wildfires.

Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities

• 11/7/2017 11:33:00 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 $1,000 grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities.

Grant deadline approaching for rural fire department

• 9/19/2017 11:37:00 AM
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The deadline for the 2017 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants is Oct. 17. ​

Grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties

• 8/24/2017 1:25:00 PM
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DES MOINES-- Funding is still available to Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller to inspect and properly remove asbestos from abandoned commercial buildings.

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program awards funds to 18 rural communities

• 8/3/2017 3:27:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 18 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.

Wildland fire suppression grants available to rural fire departments

• 7/18/2017 2:59:00 PM
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AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources forestry section’s 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.

Diesel Emission Reduction Grants Still Available

• 5/19/2017 8:49:00 PM
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The Department of Natural Resources received grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for a diesel emission reduction program in Iowa.  The DNR has created a competitive application process to fund projects that will implement cost-effective strategies that result in diesel emission reductions statewide. 

Diesel Emission Reduction Grants for School Buses, Transit Programs, and County & Municipal Diesel Fleets

• 4/14/2017 8:22:00 AM
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The Department of Natural Resources received grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for a diesel emission reduction program in Iowa.  The DNR has created a competitive application process to fund projects that will implement cost-effective strategies that result in diesel emission reductions statewide. 

Applications due March 22 for Household Hazardous Materials Education and Awareness grants

• 3/9/2017 1:24:00 PM
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DES MOINES — Iowans seeking to raise awareness about household hazardous materials can receive up to $5,000 to help educate others on these items’ proper disposal and use.

Derelict Building Grant applications due April 21

• 3/2/2017 11:43:00 AM
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Small rural communities looking for assistance to help renovate or deconstruct abandoned commercial and public structures can apply for funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program.  

Trees For Kids Grant Applications Due March 1

• 2/7/2017 11:56:00 AM
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Trees For Kids grant applications are available online for schools and communities to involve youth in planting trees this spring.  The grants pay up to $5,000 for landscape trees and mulch for schools, communities and other public areas.

2016 DNR volunteer fire assistance grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 12/7/2016 10:30:00 AM
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More than $206,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants have recently been awarded to 83 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.

REAP public private cost share grants approved

• 10/18/2016 12:27:00 PM
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The Natural Resource Commission for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved two Resource Enhancement and Protection Public Private Cost-share grant requests from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation at its October meeting. The projects were awarded more than $510,000.

REAP county conservation grants approved

• 10/18/2016 12:26:00 PM
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The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved eight Resource Enhancement and Protection grants to County Conservation Boards during its October meeting. The grants totaled $1.29 million. There were 17 applications for the grants.

REAP city parks and open spaces grants approved

• 10/18/2016 12:23:00 PM
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The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants to 22 cities for use in parks and open spaces during its October meeting.  The projects were awarded nearly $2.4 million.  There were 53 applications for the grants.

Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities

• 9/29/2016 9:02:00 AM
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he 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 grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations to support  local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities.

Reminder: grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties

• 9/22/2016 11:24:00 AM
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DES MOINES-- Funding is still available to Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller to inspect and properly remove asbestos from abandoned commercial buildings.

A Labor of Love: Clinic honors firefighter, repurposes old derelict building site

• 9/7/2016 8:53:00 AM
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When old, derelict buildings were cleared in Rockwell City thanks to the Iowa DNR Derelict Building Grant Program, Kylie and Nick Hildreth knew they wanted to build a health clinic there. But when Nick passed away, Kylie pursued the dream to honor her late husband.

New grant opportunity to help small Iowa communities with abandoned commercial properties

• 7/21/2016 1:03:00 PM
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DES MOINES-- Starting Aug. 1, Iowa communities with populations of 5,000 or smaller can apply for special funding to inspect abandoned commercial buildings.

Wildland Fire Suppression Grants Available to Rural Fire Departments

• 7/19/2016 1:25:00 PM
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AMES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources forestry bureau, working in coordination with the US Forest Service has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.

Grant Applications Available Now for School and Community Tree Planting

• 6/7/2016 2:01:00 PM
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Trees For Kids grant applications are now available for the fall 2016 grant cycle. The Trees For Kids grant program is designed to provide hands-on educational opportunities for Iowa youth by planting trees on school grounds and other public places. 

DNR Derelict Building Grant Program Awards Grants to 15 Rural Communities

• 5/26/2016 1:36:00 PM
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DES MOINES – The DNR Derelict Building Grant Program will award grants to 15 small, rural Iowa communities to help deconstruct or renovate abandoned structures, remove asbestos and limit construction and demolition materials going to the landfill.

Exploring Maquoketa Caves State Park and the Grant Wood Scenic Byway

• 3/16/2016 4:42:00 AM
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Traipse along Jackson County’s Grant Wood Scenic Byway for a trip through Iowa’s lifeblood.

2016 Derelict Building Grant Applications Due Feb. 26

• 1/7/2016 8:14:00 AM
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Small rural communities looking for assistance to help renovate or deconstruct abandoned commercial and public structures can apply for funding through the Derelict Building Grant Program.

2015 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Awarded to Rural Fire Departments

• 12/1/2015 7:00:00 AM
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More than $173,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants have recently been awarded to 74 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.

Reminder, Grant Applications to Rural Fire Departments Due Oct 15

• 10/6/2015 12:00:00 PM
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The 2015 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants deadline is October 15. This grant is available to Iowa’s rural fire departments for equipment to help battle wildfires.

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