| Funding Function |
Program Name |
Contact Information |
Brief Description |
Trail Development
Application Deadlines: 7/1 - Dependant upon Funding - Availability
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 |
State Recreational Trails Program |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Trails Program Manager
Office of Systems Planning
515-239-1252
www.iowadot.gov
www.iowadot.gov/forms |
The State Recreational Trails Program funds public recreational trails. The grant requires a 25% local match and the trail must be maintained as a public facility for a minimum of 20 years. Proposed projects must be part of a statewide, regional, area-wide, or local trail plan. |
Trail Development
Application Deadline: 10/1
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000 |
Federal Recreational Trails Program |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Trails Program Manager
Office of Systems Planning
515-239-1252
www.iowadot.gov
www.iowadot.gov/forms |
The National Recreational Trails Fund is a federal granting program with a 20% local match. It can be used to construct and maintain motorized and non-motorized recreational trails and trail related projects. |
Trail Development
Application Deadline: 10/1
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000 |
Federal Transportation Enhancements Program - Statewide |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Transportation Enhancements Program Manager
Office of Systems Planning
(515) 239-1621
www.iowadot.gov
or
www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/index.htm |
The Federal Transportation Enhancements Program funds enhancement or preservation activities of transportation related projects. Trail projects may fall into one of three categories: trails and bikeways, historic preservation, or scenic and natural resources. A 30% local match is required. |
Trail Development
Application Deadline: Varies
Estimated Funding: Varies |
Transportation Enhancements Program - Regional |
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Affiliations (RPA)
Contact information for MPOs and RPAs |
The Federal Transportation Enhancements Program funds enhancement or preservation activities of transportation related projects. Trail projects may fall into one of three categories: trails and bikeways, historic preservation, or scenic and natural resources. A 20% local match is required. |
Trail Development
Application Deadline: 10/1
Estimated Funding: $5,000,000 |
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program |
Iowa Department of Transportation
ICAAP Manager
(515) 239-1681
www.iowadot.gov
Application for ICAAP Funds |
The Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funds street, transit, or trail projects that help maintain Iowa’s clean air quality by reducing transportation related emissions. A 20% local match is required and application forms must be submitted with emission reduction calculations. |
Trail Development and Amenities
Application Deadline: 3/15
Estimated Funding: $1.700,000 |
Land and Water Conservation Fund |
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Sherry Arntzen
Parks, Recreation, and Preserves Division
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 242-6233
www.iowadnr.com |
The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides 50% grants for acquisition and development of outdoors recreation areas and facilities. Grants are made to the State of Iowa or its political subdivisions. |
Building Repair and Renovation, Trail Construction
CURRENTLY NOT FUNDED |
Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program |
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Arnie Sohn
Parks, Recreation, and Preserves Division
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5814
www.iowadnr.com/ |
This program provides 1/3 grants to cities, counties, organizations, and associations for repair, renovation, and/or replacement of vertical infrastructure and trails. |
Corridor Protection and Greenway Establishment
Deadline: 8/15
Estimated Funding: $3.500,000 |
Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) |
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Ron Harrison
Parks, Recreation, and Preserves Division
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5973
www.iowadnr.com/ |
REAP provides 100% grants to cities and counties for open space protection and passive outdoor recreation. |
Trail Development
Generally deals with federal lands of which are not germane to property located in Iowa |
Federal Supply Service |
General Services Administration’s Federal Supply Service
pub.fss.gsa.gov/property |
Surplus items are used by state and local public agencies for carrying out or promoting one or more public purposes, such as conservation, parks, and recreation, by certain non-profit organizations for tax-exempt activities for public health or education purposes. Donated land could be used for the creation of trails, parks and open space. |
| Trail Development |
Economic Development Administration |
United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
www.doc.gov/eda/html/prgtitle.htm |
This agency offers grants for public facilities, including port facilities, tourism facilities, planning assistance etc. Public works projects can include trail and other recreational facilities. - 50% Match |
Trail Development 1803
Deadlines: March, July and December
Funding: $41,800,000 |
Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(703) 358-2156 or
(800) 344-9453
www.fws.gov/ |
The Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation program funds initiatives for which the principal purpose is to provide opportunities for the public to use and enjoy fish and wildlife through non-consumptive activities. Uses: Trail Development and Acquisition pertaining to non-game wildlife enjoyment, including trails and waterways. |
Trail Development Rivers & Trails does not provide financial assistance
Partners: community organizations, tribes, tribal, local and State governments |
The Rivers & Trails Conservation Assistance Program |
National Park Service
Brian Leaders
601 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, NE 68102-4226
(402) 661-1568
www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca |
Established to increase demand to conserve rivers and provide trail opportunities. RTCA assists by: building partnerships, assessing resources, developing concept plans, public participation, and identifying potential sources of funding |
Trail Development
Application deadline: March 1 to June 1 each year.
Awards made in early fall |
Bikes Belong |
Bikes Belong Coalition, Ltd.
1368 Beacon Street,
Brookline, MA 02446-2800
(617) 734-2111
bikesbelong.org/site/index.cfm |
Sponsored by members of the American Bicycle Industry - Their goal is putting more people on bikes. They seek to assist local organizations, agencies, and citizens in developing bicycle facilities that will be funded by TEA-21. Matching grants up to $10,000 are awarded. |
| Trail Development |
Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) |
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Nicole Warren
200 E. Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-4827
www.visioniowa.org/cat.html |
The Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) Program funds community attractions and tourism development activities that enhance the economic impact of tourism. Some trails may meet these criteria.
50% Matching Funds |
| Trail Development and Improvement |
The National Trails Endowment |
American Hiking Society
Attn: National Trails Endowment
1422 Fenwick Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
www.americanhiking.org/alliance/fund.html
www.americanhiking.org/index.html |
The National Trails Endowment was established to provide grants to trail organizations working to establish, protect and maintain America's foot trails. Grants will be awarded to trail organizations and other non-profits with a trail-related focus. |
| Trail Development and Improvement |
Community Facilities Loans |
Community Facilities Loans
www.rurdev.usda.gov/ |
Community facilities loans fund the construction, enlargement, extension or otherwise improvement of community facilities. Trail benefits could include improved access through utilities extensions. |
Trail Development, Maintenance, Land Acquisition
Deadline: July 1 |
Snowmobile Grants |
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
David Downing
Parks, Recreation, and Preserves Division
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3449
www.iowadnr.com/ |
The DNR Snowmobile Trail grants offer funding for the development of riding areas, trail maintenance, equipment purchases, trail groomers, insurance, and land acquisition. 25% local Match |
Trail Development and Maintenance
Deadlines: April 1 & Oct. 1 |
ATV Trail Grants |
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
David Downing
Parks, Recreation, and Preserves Division
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3449
www.iowadnr.com/ |
The DNR ATV Trail grants offer funding for the development of public riding areas, trail maintenance, equipment purchases, trail groomers, insurance, and land acquisition. 25% local Match. |
| Trail Development and Maintenance |
Americorps |
Americorps www.americorps.org
OR
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Whitney Davis
Parks, Recreation, and Preserves Division
Wallace State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-8959
www.iowadnr.com/ |
Americorps is a national volunteer program in which agencies, communities, or non-profit groups can sponsor personnel to assist in a variety of activities. Funds must be used to operate or plan community service programs. Programs could include trail building, environmental education and community restoration work. |
| Trail Development and Preservation Activities |
Grant |
Watchable Wildlife / Forest Legacy Program
John Walkowiak
Forestry Services Bureau
502 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-5966
www.iowadnr.com/
www.iowadnr.com/forestry/aonr3.html |
Purpose: to manage wildlife resources and people and to provide sustainable recreational benefits to those who wish to observe, photograph and otherwise enjoy wildlife through activities other than hunting and fishing. This program presents opportunities to enhance the attractiveness of a trail and as a means of increasing public awareness of wildlife. |
| Trail Development & Preservation |
Conservation Alliance |
Conservation Alliance
John sterling
259 West Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 93001
www.conservationalliance.com/
(805) 667-4741 |
The Conservation Alliance was founded to fund grassroots conservation organizations and their efforts to protect rivers, trails, and wild lands for non-motorized recreation. Grants are made annually. |
| Trail Promotion, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Promotion |
Honda |
www.honda.com/ OR
corporate.honda.com/america/ |
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. provides grants for projects that create partnerships and promote OHV recreation and club development. |
Trail Safety and Grants
Deadline: Quarterly |
Polaris |
Contact: Director of Programs
The Polaris Foundation
1225 Highway 169 No.
Minneapolis, MN 55441-5078
(612)513-3485
www.polarisindustries.com/ |
Polaris Foundation, provides grants for education, community/direct social services, health, arts and In-kind (Polaris product) to snowmobile and ATV clubs or other associations to help fund safety related projects
Requests by Individuals, private foundations, politically affiliated programs, fraternal or veteran’s organizations, courtesy advertising and for-profit organizations will not be considered. |
Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities and Transportation Planning activities
Application Deadlines: Varies
Funding: Varies |
Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) |
Iowa Department of Transportation Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Regional Planning Alliances (RPA)
Contact information for MPOs and RPAs |
Transit capital improvements, Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities and Transportation Planning activities
20% local match |
Activities associated with a state or nationally designated Scenic Byway
Funding: Discretionary |
National Scenic Byways Program |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Office of Systems Planning
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-1369
www.byways.org/ |
Improvements associated with state and federally designated Scenic Byways
20% local match |
Planning and implementation to improve transportation efficiency and reduce environmental impacts
Deadline: Varies |
Transportation and Community and System Preservation (TCSP) |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Contact the district engineer for the area |
Planning and implementation to improve transportation efficiency and reduce environmental impacts – limited research funding |
Traffic operation and safety problems on primary roads outside incorporated cities
Deadline: None |
County-State Traffic Engineering Program (C-STEP) |
Iowa Department of Transportation Contact the district engineer for the area |
Open to All Iowa Counties
Match varies by Jurisdiction |
Traffic engineering assistance
Funding: $125,000 |
Iowa Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP) |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Contact the district engineer for the area |
Open to Iowa cities and counties without a staff traffic engineer |
Traffic safety improvements or studies on public roads
Deadline: August 15
Funding: $4,000,000 |
Traffic Safety Improvement Program |
Iowa Department of Transportation Contact the district engineer for the area |
Uses: Traffic safety, traffic control, research |
Traffic operation and safety issues on the primary road system
Deadline: None |
Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP) |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Contact the district engineer for the area |
Open to All Iowa Cities
Match varies by Jurisdiction |
Construction of ADA compliant curb ramps system
Deadline: None |
Pedestrian Curb Ramp Construction Program |
Iowa Department of Transportation Contact the district engineer for the area |
Open to All Iowa Cities
45% local match |
Roadside beautification of primary system corridors
Funding: $300,000
Deadline: None |
DOT/DNR Fund |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Office of Design
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50010
(515) 239-1424 |
Open to any tax-levying body |
Roadside beautification of primary system corridors
Deadline: August 31 |
Living Roadway Trust Fund |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Contact the district engineer for the area
www.iowalivingroadway.com/ |
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Support and Improvement of locally sponsored public transit programs
Deadline: April 1
Funding: Varies |
State Transit Assistance (STA) |
Iowa Department of Transportation
Office of Public Transit
(515) 239-1872 www.iatransit.com/ |
Open to local urban and regional transit officials
No local match |
Trail Development and Health Promotion
Deadline: July 15 |
Grant Center for Disease Control CDC |
Center for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grantmain.htm
STEPS, based on the President's Healthier US Initiative, which highlights the influence that healthy lifestyles and behaviors--such as making healthful nutritional choices, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use and exposure--have in achieving and maintaining good health for persons of all ages.
STEPS works through public-private partnerships at the community level to support community-driven programs that enable persons to adopt healthy lifestyles that contribute directly to the prevention, delay, and/or mitigation of the consequences of diabetes, asthma and obesity. |
STEPS, a bold new initiative. The centerpiece of this initiative is a five-year cooperative agreement program to create healthier communities by improving the lives of Americans through innovative and effective community –based health promotion and chronic disease prevention and control programs. |