REAP City Parks and Open Space
SOURCE: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM
Parkland expansion and multi-purpose outdoor-related recreation developments are typical projects. Pools, ball fields, and tennis courts are not eligible. Selection criteria includes, but is not limited to: quality of site/project (including the incorporation of energy savings/sustainable building principles, waste minimizations, material re-use,
plans for restoration/expansion of Iowa’s natural resources, or plans that benefit the natural ecology of the proposed area), environmental benefits, public benefit, local support, and a communications plan to inform users about the importance of the proposed project and plans to promote the project.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Available to cities in three population categories: less than 2,000; from 2,000 to 25,000; and greater than 25,000.
GRANT AMOUNT
Annual grant amount ceilings are in effect based on population to help assure that funds are distributed for projects located throughout the state.
Population Maximum
| 0 - 1,000 |
$50,000 |
| 1,001 - 5,000 |
$75.000 |
| 5,001 - 10,000 |
$100,000 |
| 10,001 - 25,000 |
$125,000 |
| 25,001 - 50,000 |
$150,000 |
| 50,001 - 75,000 |
$200,000 |
| over 75,000 |
$300,000 |
FUNDING CRITERIA
No match required.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 15 at 4:30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION/APPLICATION
www.iowareap.com
Or Contact: Tammie Krausman at the Iowa DNR
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
515-402-8763 or Tammie.Krausman@dnr.iowa.gov