Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking applications for the Comprehensive Water Quality Management Planning Grant. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for watershed-based water quality management planning and assessment efforts. Eligible applicants include Watershed Management Authorities and entities demonstrating the characteristics of a Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organization. The grant will support the development of a comprehensive water quality plan, including a physical environment inventory, assessment of issues, and goals, objectives, and actions. The plan should be sustainable for at least 20 years and consider planning beyond demonstration projects.
• The grant will provide up to $500,000 in funding, with a maximum award of $125,000 per applicant.
• The grant will support watershed-based water quality planning and assessment efforts.
• Eligible applicants include Watershed Management Authorities and entities demonstrating the characteristics of a Regional Public Comprehensive Planning Organization.
• The grant will support the development of a comprehensive water quality plan, including a physical environment inventory, assessment of issues, and goals, objectives, and actions.
• The plan should be sustainable for at least 20 years and consider planning beyond demonstration projects.