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Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program - Fall 2026 is sponsored by Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This program provides cost-share grants to county conservation boards for the development of fish habitat or acquisition of land for fish habitat development purposes. Examples include placing fish habitats, armoring lakes, constructing aeration systems, and dredging.
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Water Recreation Access Cost Share Program Eligibility & Application Previously Funded Grant Project Locations The Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program (WRAC) is available for constructing or improving boat access facilities to Iowa's lakes and streams.
Projects can include: Loading/off-loading docks Other structures to enhance use by the public Eligibility & Application Political subdivisions of the State of Iowa may participate in the program. The project must have a cost share eligible estimate of $1,000. The application must be submitted and approved prior to expenditure of funds by the local sponsor or it is ineligible.
Projects that will not be funded include: Acquisition of land when the principal use of the land will be for something other than recreation boating access. Development which will not provide improved or increased public access to boating waters. Force account labor (sponsor's own labor and equipment) or donated labor and equipment use.
Cost for materials may be eligible for reimbursement for these types of projects. Projects which contain commercial use (defined as facilities for which a fee is charged). Approved projects are funded on a 75% state to 25% local cost share.
If a political subdivision is managing DNR property under a long term agreement, the funding can be 100% state. Sponsors wishing to furnish their own equipment and labor can receive 100% of the cost of materials for the project.
If federal match dollars are available the awardee will be notified as construction or design work funded through the grant cannot start until after the beginning of the federal fiscal year which starts annually on October 1. Design, permitting, and bid letting can be completed prior to October 1 if no funding is requested for those actions. Grant applications are due by midnight, Sept.
30, 2026 in Slide Room . Optional Microsoft Word Version of WRAC Application to Collaborate with Others (20. 28 KB) .
docx Optional Microsoft Word Version of WRAC Application to Collaborate with Others (199. 72 KB) . pdf Optional Google Doc Version of Application to Collaborate with Others Official Submission of Application can be found at https://iowadnr.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County conservation boards in Iowa. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program - Fall 2026 are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Water Recreation Access Cost-Share Program - Fall 2026 is funded by Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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