Food Storage Capacity Grant

Food Storage Capacity Grant is sponsored by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Waste Planning & Programs | Department of Natural Resources Waste Planning & Programs The Financial and Business Assistance (FABA) team at the DNR is committed to helping Iowa’s environmental future in ways that positively impact our economy and society.

The team is equipped to work with Iowa citizens, businesses and communities to provide financial and technical assistance resulting in cost-effective improvements, opportunities for increased productivity and positive environmental impacts. Working together, we can achieve a cleaner environment and stronger economy through sustainable use of natural resources and effective waste management and pollution prevention activities.

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Residential Recycling & Composting Regulated Facilities - State and federal environmental regulation and compliance assistance for permitted facilities. List items for Waste Planning Accordion Statewide Material Characterization Studies 2022 Iowa Statewide Material Characterization Study (2. 92 MB) .

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pdf Hazardous Household Materials & Battery Recycling Study (2. 06 MB) . pdf Food Storage Capacity Grant Opportunity The DNR is offering the Food Storage Capacity Grant Opportunity to help address food waste, an issue that negatively impacts environmental, economic and social sustainability in Iowa and across the country.

This grant opportunity is designed to expand storage and cold storage of recovered food items. Food banks, food pantries and other non-profit organizations receiving food for distribution to food insecure Iowans are eligible to apply. For Fiscal Year 2027 (starting July 1, 2026), the DNR is offering $250,000.

00 to fund completed applications up to $5,000. Accepting on an open basis until a total $250,000. 00 has been awarded.

Food Storage Capacity Grant Application (1. 17 MB) . pdf Food Storage Application Video DNR Request for Proposals Land Quality Bureau staff are here to provide the assistance you need to protect Iowa's environment and establish a strong economic future.

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