IDNR: Habitat Management Grants Program

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers the Habitat Management Grants Program to support projects enhancing wildlife diversity in Iowa. Grants, up to $7,500, are available for eligible organizations focused on wildlife management. Projects may include habitat reconstruction, restoration, and equipment purchases, with no match required. These grants encourage sustainable practices and stewardship among Iowans, ensuring the conservation of natural resources for future generations.

The Iowa DNR's Wildlife Diversity Program is making small grants available for habitat management projects directly contributing to wildlife diversity conservation in Iowa. Approved projects will be funded on a single-year basis but can be submitted for additional funding in subsequent years, though after 3 years points will be deducted during scoring.

Eligibility

Proposals will be accepted from any organization engaged in management for the benefit of wildlife conservation in Iowa.All DNR Partners including County Conservation Boards, Sportsman’s Groups, non-profit conservation organizations.Projects should be closely related to the goals of Iowa's Wildlife Action Plan. The maximum allowable funding ask per proposal is $7,500. Projects with other funding sources pending will not score as highly and would not be notified whether it had been accepted prior to the additional funding being secured.Projects that have been funded for 3 or more years can continue to be submitted for funding but after three years of funding will automatically be docked points in scoring. This is to make sure a variety of projects are being funded.