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Regulations
- MS4: Iowa DNR MS4 Program
- Construction Stormwater: Iowa DNR Construction Stormwater
- Industrial Stormwater: Iowa DNR Industrial Stormwater
Funding Opportunites
Rain Barrel Grant Program
For: Rain barrel installation to reduce stormwater runoff
Administered By: The City of Altoona
Eligibility: Residents of Altoona
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: $75
Stormwater Reimbursement Program
For: Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) like rain gardens or permeable pavement
Administered By: The City of Ankeny
Eligibility: Residential and commercial property owners in Ankeny
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $1,800
Stormwater Cost-Share Program
For: Water quality improvement projects and soil quality restoration
Administered By: The City of Cedar Rapids
Eligibility: Property owners within Cedar Rapids city limits
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: Residential: $2,000; Commercial: No Limit
Stormwater Assistance Program
For: Rain barrels, cisterns, and sustainable landscaping/soil restoration
Administered By: The City of Clive
Eligibility: Clive residents and businesses
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: Rain barrel: $75; Cisterns: $1,500; Landscaping: $4,000
Stormwater Management Funding
For: Private property water quality improvement projects
Administered By: The City of Coralville
Eligibility: Coralville property owners
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $2,000
City of Davenport 50/50 Stormwater BMP Cost Share Program
For: Permeable pavers, bioretention, and native landscaping
Administered By: The City of Davenport
Eligibility: Residents and business owners in Davenport
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $2,000
Urban Initiative Cost-Share Program
For: Urban conservation practices to protect local water bodies
Administered By: Scott County Soil and Water Conservation District
Eligibility: Landowners in Scott County
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $2,000
Stormwater Best Management Practices Subsidy
For: Soil quality restoration and other approved stormwater practices
Administered By: The City of Des Moines
Eligibility: Residential, commercial, and non-profit properties in Des Moines
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $2,000
Stormwater Best Management Practice Material Assistance Program
For: Funding for materials to build rain gardens and other BMPs
Administered By: The City of Dubuque
Eligibility: Dubuque residents and community groups
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $1,000
Easter Lake Watershed Project Funding
For: Practices that reduce sediment and nutrient runoff into Easter Lake
Administered By: Easter Lake Watershed
Eligibility: Residents within the Easter Lake Watershed
Funding Type: Reimbursements
Max Funding Level: Rain Barrels: $100; No limit stated for other projects
Iowa City Stormwater Management Programs
For: Projects that reduce runoff and pollutants
Administered By: Iowa City
Eligibility: Property owners in Iowa City
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $3,000
Homeowner Grant Program
For: General property improvements and stormwater BMPs
Administered By: The City of Johnston
Eligibility: Johnston homeowners
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: Best Management Practices: $1,250; Rain Barrels: $75
Residential Cost-Share Rebate Program
For: Rain gardens, soil restoration, and rain barrels
Administered By: The City of Marion
Eligibility: Marion residents
Funding Type: Rebates
Max Funding Level: BMPs: $1,000; Rain Barrels: $50
Best Management Practices Matching Grant
For: Soil restoration and rain garden projects
Administered By: The City of North Liberty
Eligibility: North Liberty residents
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: $2,000
The City of Pleasant Hill Best Management Practice Cost-Share Program
For: Reducing stormwater runoff through approved BMPs
Administered By: The City of Pleasant Hill
Eligibility: Pleasant Hill residents
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: BMPs: $750; Rain Barrels: $75
Stormwater Grant Program
For: Managing stormwater runoff on private property
Administered By: The City of Urbandale
Eligibility: Residents, businesses, and HOAs in Urbandale
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: Check Website (depends on applicant and project)
City of Waukee Stormwater Grant Program
For: Soil restoration and rain gardens
Administered By: The City of Waukee
Eligibility: Waukee residents
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: $1,000
Stormwater BMP Program
For: Projects that improve local water quality
Administered By: The City of West Branch
Eligibility: West Branch property owners
Funding Type: Grants
Max Funding Level: $500
Stormwater Best Management Practices Program
For: Soil restoration, rain gardens, and permeable pavement
Administered By: The City of Windsor Heights
Eligibility: Windsor Heights residents
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: $1,000
Stormwater Best Management Practices Loans
For: Financing for large-scale urban or agricultural BMPs
Administered By: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Eligibility: Landowners and local government entities
Funding Type: Loans
Max Funding Level: No Max Stated
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
For: Wastewater and water quality infrastructure
Administered By: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Eligibility: Municipalities and public water systems
Funding Type: Loans
Max Funding Level: No maximum loan amount
Water Quality Initiative Urban Conservation Projects
For: Demonstration projects that use new technologies to improve water quality
Administered By: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Eligibility: Cities, counties, and local organizations
Funding Type: Cost-Share
Max Funding Level: No Max Stated