Planting Knowledge, Growing Futures: Youth Initiative Grants in Iowa in Iowa (USA)
GrantID: 74073
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $30,000
Summary
This suite of grants aims to support tree planting and canopy improvement projects across the state, with a particular focus on enhancing public spaces like parks, street corridors, school grounds, and other community-owned green areas. The programs are open to eligible public entities—such as cities, counties, school districts—as well as volunteer groups, service organizations, and nonprofits; individuals or private property owners are not directly eligible.
There are several funding streams with different focuses:
One provides up to $2,500 per project, designed to engage youth in planting trees at public sites. A total pool of $50,000 is earmarked for these reimbursable awards in upcoming cycles. Next, a Forestry grant supports broader municipal and nonprofit-led planting efforts, including recovery from natural disasters. Typical awards range from $500 to $10,000 per project, with total program funding between roughly $150,000 and $250,000, depending on the cycle. There are also tree planting grants offer larger, non-matching grants of $10,000 to $30,000 per community. These funds—totaling between $900,000 and several hundred thousand—support spring‑and‑fall plantings over a two‑year period in 2025 and 2026.
Grants typically reimburse expenses for purchasing approved tree species, mulch, staking, protective materials, and supplemental watering—especially during establishment. They’re intended to grow canopy, improve health and energy outcomes in disadvantaged areas, boost environmental resilience, and engage community members and youth in greening their neighborhoods.
Applicants must serve public properties within the state and may use census or geographic tools to demonstrate eligibility tied to canopy need or socioeconomic indicators. Projects must use approved species grown by local nurseries and meet planting guidelines.
Overall, this collection of grant programs provides flexible support for tree planting initiatives led by qualifying public organizations, with funding levels scaled to project size and community needs.
If you are located in Iowa and working in the area of Children & Childcare, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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