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MidAmerican Energy Company Regional Fund

IOWA CONFLUENCE WATER TRAILS

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Funding Amount

$125,000 per project

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MidAmerican Energy Company Regional Fund

Program Status: Active as of February 2024

Funder: MidAmerican Energy Company through Great Outdoors Foundation

Total Fund Size: $5 million endowment invested in ICON Water Trails

Geographic Scope: Central Iowa communities within ICON Water Trails service area (Des Moines metro region)

Focus Areas:

  • Water trail access improvements

  • Outdoor recreation opportunities

  • Environmental conservation and habitat preservation

  • Community greenspace enhancements

  • Stream bank stabilization and restoration

  • Stormwater management

  • Educational amenities (interpretive signage, outdoor classrooms)

  • Accessibility improvements for water-based recreation

    • Eligible Applicants:
    Cities and municipalities within the ICON Water Trails region

    Past Grantees (as of Feb 2024):
    1. City of Bondurant - $125,000 (Eagle Park improvements & Mud Creek access) - March 2022
    2. City of Urbandale - $125,000 (Walker Johnston Park & North Walnut Creek access) - January 2023
    3. City of Clive - $125,000 (Greenbelt Landing & Walnut Creek access) - June 2023
    4. City of West Des Moines - $125,000 (Raccoon River Greenway Boat Access) - February 2024

    Typical Project Components:

  • Water access points/boat launches

  • Parking and ADA-accessible facilities

  • Trail systems and greenways

  • Interpretive and wayfinding signage

  • Outdoor classrooms

  • Stormwater management features (wetlands, treatment cells)

  • Native plantings and reforestation

  • Fishing piers

  • Performance stages and community gathering spaces

  • Playground and recreational amenities

    • Contact:
    Great Outdoors Foundation
    5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 225
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    515.705.4266
    [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures and requirements not detailed in available materials. Contact Great Outdoors Foundation directly for current application guidelines and submission procedures.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmentrecreationcommunity-development

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