Trees for Kids/Trees for Teens
Funding provided for qualified tree planting projects on publicly owned property that provide an educational component to Iowa’s students.
Eligible Project Criteria
Qualified public planting areas include, but are not limited to:
Street rights-of-way
Parks
School grounds
Courthouse lawns
Public buildings
Fairgrounds
Cemeteries
Libraries
Trails
Additional Requirements and Information
Grant awards range between $1,000 and $2,500.
Matching funds are not required, but they are encouraged.
An educational component must be included.
Trees selected for planting must be from the Acceptable Tree List provided for this funding.
Diversity of species is required.
Trees will need to be purchased from Iowa nurseries licensed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Source
Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Eligible Applicants
Local and State governments (school districts, cities, counties)
Service organizations with 501(c)(3) status
Service organizations without 501(c)(3) status (These organizations will be required to involve local governments in the holding of funds)
Application Deadline
March 1
September 1
Award Announcement
Mid-March for March 1 deadline
Mid-September for September 1 deadline
Contact Person
Gabriele Edwards, Trees for Kids Program Coordinator
Department of Natural Resources
502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 725-8456