Urban Conservation Project Pre-Applications

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting pre-applications for urban conservation projects that reduce nutrient loads through stormwater practices, outreach, and education, with state funding covering up to 50% of project costs.

Iowa > Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship > Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality


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Nov 06, 2026 09:30 PM
Aug 31, 2026 12:00 PM
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ann.seda@iowaagriculture.gov
+15154014908
1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, c/o Ann Seda, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
Description

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting pre-applications for projects tied to the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Proposed projects should adopt and implement urban conservation and stormwater management practices, such as bioretention cells and stormwater wetlands, to reduce pollutant and nutrient loading to water resources. Projects must include outreach and education components, demonstrate strong partnerships and matching resources, and provide measurable outcomes. Eligible applicants include governmental entities, county conservation boards, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, nonprofit organizations, public water supply utilities, and watershed management authorities. State funds may cover no more than 50% of eligible project costs. Pre-applications must include a one-page Proposal Cover Sheet, a 125-word maximum executive summary, and a two-page maximum Pre-Proposal Narrative. Applicants must be able to construct and maintain the practices at the proposed location and collaborate with IDALS Urban Conservation Program staff. Selected applicants may be invited to submit full applications. Funded projects must be obligated by June 30, 2027, installed by December 31, 2028, and documented through quarterly and final reports.

Classification Codes
NAICS924120Administration of Conservation Programs
PSCAH36WATER POLLUTION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
stormwater managementurban conservation practicesenvironmental outreach
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Timeline
Aug 31, 2026-Pre-Applications Open
Nov 06, 2026 10:30 PM-Pre-Applications Due
Dec 18, 2026-Selected Pre-Applications Notified
Feb 12, 2027-Full Applications Due
Feb 26, 2027-Selected Full Applications Notified
Apr 1, 2027-Anticipated Project Start Date
Jun 30, 2027-Project Obligation Deadline
Dec 31, 2028-Project Installation Completion Deadline
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