The Climate Action Grant Program supports community involvement in reducing energy use, encouraging low-emissions transportation, reducing waste, conserving water, and utilizing nature-based solutions.
Donor Name: City of Ames
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Ames for projects or activities that meaningfully advance the Climate Action Plan by:
- Reducing energy use
- Encouraging low-emissions transportation
- Reducing waste
- Conserving water
- Utilizing nature-based solutions
The grant program does not limit the nature of proposed projects, but the primary purpose should include one or more of these concepts:
- Physical change or improvement of a structure that improves energy efficiency, long-term sustainability.
- Education or outreach, building community partnerships, understanding, inclusion, and awareness.
- Introduction of a new project or program.
- Improvement and/or expansion of an existing project or program.
- Volunteer engagement or management.
Funding Information
Grants of up to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
All organizations in Ames are eligible including non-profits and businesses, and projects must take place within city limits. A partial cost share is required. Refer to the program guide for all program requirements and evaluation criteria. A few examples could include, but are not limited to projects that:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use in buildings or transportation, such as solar, energy efficiency, and electric vehicle charging.
- Increase pollinator habitats, native tree canopy, or local food production.
- Projects could include establishing a community garden, native prairie, or a tree planting initiative.
- Education and outreach campaigns focused on specific topics or areas of concern such as waste diversion, clean transportation, or resilience.
- Explore or utilize innovative technologies and/or practices to reduce carbon emissions.
For more information, visit City of Ames.
