DOT/DNR Fund

SOURCE: Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) assists with  design, letting, and administration of projects.

PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
Roadside beautification of primary system corridors with plant materials.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Any tax-levying body.

FUNDING CRITERIA
The site must be on primary highway rights-of-way, including primary highway extensions. Participation is limited to the cost of materials and installation of seed or live plants.

SUBMITTAL REQUIRED
Submit a letter of request with listing of plant material, site plan, and detailed cost estimates. A permit to sponsor highway plantings must also be approved.

GRANT AMOUNT
Maximum of $100,000 per applicant per year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Letters of request are accepted all year and, if selected, are funded in order in which they are received.

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
90 days

SPECIAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Iowa DOT will review plans and specifications. Applications for DOT Sponsorship of Highway Plantings permits must be submitted to, and approved by, the district permitting staff.

TYPE OF APPROVAL REQUIRED
DOT’s Roadside Development staff evaluates applications.

MORE INFORMATION/APPLICATIONS
Iowa Department of Transportation
Office of Design
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
515-239-1424