Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Grant

The Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Grant aims to protect and enhance the fragile ecosystems of the Loess Hills. With a focus on projects that promote land preservation and educational initiatives, the committee will award up to $13,000, with a maximum of $5,000 per project. This funding opportunity is crucial for sustaining the area's natural and cultural resources, especially in light of potential economic uncertainties that may affect funding availability.

About the Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee of the Loess Hills Alliance is soliciting proposals that protect, preserve and enhance the fragile native ecosystems of the Loess Hills for the future of the area's natural and cultural resources.
Projects may include educational components of land protection, and any other proposals that meet the Mission of the Stewardship Committee and strive to protect and preserve the Loess Hills. For a list of recently-funded projects, see below. In 2023, the Stewardship Committee merged with the Protection Committee. Projects that previously would have been eligible for Protection Committee funding should now submit an application to the Stewardship Committee.
The Committee anticipates awarding up to $13,000 in the current round. Maximum grant amount is $5,000. Grant awards will be made from available funds provided by the Iowa Legislature.
Projects must be located in the Loess Hills landform.
Due to potential economic uncertainty, the Loess Hills Alliance shall have the right to cancel this request for proposals and/or any awards granted without penalty should adequate funds not be appropriated as a result of unforeseen state budget adjustments. LHA also reserves the right to partially fund project proposals.