HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY20 Climate Action Grant TimelineCommunity Climate Action Grant
Application
Grant Timeline
Grant posted: Feb. 1, 2019
Deadline for application: March 1, 2019
Staff review of applications completed: March 15, 2019
Grant funds awarded by March 30, 2019
Funds available 1) immediately or
2) July 1, 2019
All grant funds must be spent by June 30, 2020
Purpose
The purpose of this funding is to inspire and promote public involvement in the implementation of
the Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Community input and involvement are crucial to
reduce local greenhouse emissions in order to reach community-wide carbon reduction goals. This
grant program aims to enhance local climate action through work performed by community-based
organizations. This year the grant will fund projects that specifically promote or implement one or
more of the 35 actions within the Plan.
Available Funding
The maximum amount of funding an organization can request is $5,000. The amount of $25,00 is
available immediately through June 30, 2020 and a second amount of $25,000 will be awarded now
and will be available from July 1- June 30, 2020. Applicants must indicate which time period they are
applying for.
Requirements
The organization or group must be principally and physically located in Iowa City. This year
partnering with other organizations is not required. For-profit agencies may apply if they partner
with a non-profit agency partner in the project. The goal of the grant project must align with the
goals listed in Iowa City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Grant funds cannot be used for operational costs.