MidAmerican Energy Company Regional Fund

Program Status: Active as of February 2024

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

Application Process

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