Iowa Association of Naturalists Grant Program

Policy:

  1. The Iowa Association of Naturalists (IAN) has budgeted $5,000 on a limited-time basis for project proposals. Projects are on a one-time basis and will not supplement previous projects, nor support salaries or stipends or financial gain to awardees. 
  2. Grant applicants must be current IAN members and preference will be given to projects promoting IAN's goals and objectives.
  3. Grant applicants must secure and show proof of matching funding.
  4. Grants may or may not be fully funded to the requested amount.
  5. Grant funds are for projects not covered by work and should focus on environmental education.
  6. Grant applications are due by October 15th of the current year. Grant evaluation will occur prior to the annual Fall IAN. Awardees will be announced at the Fall IAN Business Meeting.
  7. Awardees must file a report and final budget, and submit receipts and invoices by December 31st of the subsequent year in order to receive reimbursement.
  8. Awardees must write an article about their project for the newsletter
  9. Awardees must file a report and final budget 
  10. Once approved the project may not be changed. If the applicant chooses to change their project, they must return all grant funds and submit a new project.
  11. Applications are to be submitted via this google form.

Application Procedure:

  1. Applicants will submit a typed application with the information outlined below. Applicants may be required to attend an IAN ExCom to explain their project and its merits for funding.
  2. Drop your file here or click here to upload You can upload up to 5 files.
    Drop your file here or click here to upload You can upload up to 6 files.