08Apr 2026 by Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
Plant Iowa Beautiful Mini-Grants Available!

Plant Iowa Beautiful Mini-Grants Available!

Announcements, Fund Alerts
Keep Iowa Beautiful is now accepting applications for a mini-grant program, Plant Iowa Beautiful, designed to support local beautification efforts across Iowa!   Through this program, Iowa nonprofits, local government entities, and Hometown Pride committees may apply for $500–$1,000 to complete projects that enhance publicly accessible spaces such as parks, streetscapes, trails, school grounds, and more. Funded projects may include tree planting, gardens, landscaping, and other improvements that help communities look their best. All projects should involve volunteers and must be completed by June 22. Applications will be received in two rounds and deadline details are below.   Application Deadline Options – First round applications will receive priority consideration: First-round application deadline: Thursday, April 16 at 5 pm Second-round application deadline: Tuesday, May 5 at 5pm Applications will be reviewed…
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06Mar 2026 by Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
Black Hills Funds for Firefighters Grant – Due April 10th

Black Hills Funds for Firefighters Grant – Due April 10th

Announcements, Fund Alerts
Through this program, local departments can get the essential equipment and safety gear they need to stay protected and do their jobs effectively across the Black Hills Energy service territories. If you're part of a volunteer fire department that serves a Black Hills Energy community, you're eligible to apply. Grant amount: Up to $2,500 per department. What it covers: Firefighting equipment and safety gear. Deadline: Applications and the department’s W-9 are due April 10, 2026. To learn more and apply: https://www.blackhillsenergy.com/community/funds-firefighters
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