Deadline: 16-May-22
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applications for its Conservation Education Program (CEP) to support conservation education for Iowa educators and students.
The Conservation Education Program (CEP) is a key provision of the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Act of 1989.
To support this policy, the board may establish guidelines from time to time to direct applicants to priority areas for funding and shall give preference to grants that meet these guidelines. The board may provide funding for activities that expand the impact of the project and provide accessibility for widespread adoption of programs for implementation by others. The board may provide funding for tracking of project implementation and evaluation.
Funding Information
A five-member board implements the CEP and annually they allocate approximately $350,000 in grants for conservation education in Iowa.
Eligibility Criteria
In years in which funds are made available grant applications may be submitted by institutions of higher learning, government agencies, including local school districts, nonpublic schools, area education agencies, organizations, and individuals with an Iowa residence. Preference shall be given to Iowa participants.
For more information, visit https://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/REAP/REAP-Funding-at-Work/Conservation-Education
