HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Climate Action Grant (002)Community Climate Action Grant
Grant Timeline
• Grant posted: Feb. 1
• Deadline for application: March 1,
• Staff review of applications completed: March 15,
• Grant funds awarded by March 30,
• Funds available July 1,
• All grant funds must be spent by June 30
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 reducing 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. 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.
Requirements
The organization or group must be principally and physically located in Iowa City. 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.