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2024 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

• 11/26/2024 11:54:00 AM
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Nearly $416,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 138 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.

2024 volunteer fire department – wildland fire assistance grants available

• 7/16/2024 12:18:00 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.