Application Deadline: November 4, 2022
The Iowa Legislature appropriated funds for fiscal year 2023 to develop on-stream impoundment restoration projects. These funds (up to $500,000 for FY23) are available competitively to protect, maintain, and enhance these popular recreation destinations and their related watersheds. Eligible on-stream impoundments include those that meet all of the following criteria:
- owned by the state of Iowa, a county, a municipal government, or a public entity organized under chapter 357E;
- has a watershed-to-body of water ratio of not less than 200:1 and not more than 1000:1;
- is a public body of water with public access;
- has a surface water area of at least 10 acres;
- has diverse water depths capable of supporting aquatic vegetation;
- is a multi-use system capable of supporting diverse wildlife, fish and recreational opportunities; and
- is not used solely as a water supply reservoir.
Eligible entities are encouraged to apply for this cost-share grant program. A team of representatives from the DNR, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, a County entity, and a Municipality will score the applications. Points will be awarded based on the overall quality of the application, project narrative and budget, and milestone schedule. Applications that are able to provide a 1:1 match for funds administered through this grant program and include funding for watershed improvement practices will be prioritized for funding. There is no minimum cost share requirement for this cycle.
On-Stream Impoundment Restoration Fund Grant Application
On-Stream Impoundment Restoration Fund Grant Application
For more information, please contact George Antoniou:
George.antoniou@dnr.iowa.gov, Phone: 515-201-6775