Loess Hills Alliance Stewardship Committee accepting grant proposals

The Stewardship Committee of the Loess Hills Alliance is soliciting proposals that protect, preserve and enhance the fragile native ecosystems of the Loess Hills for the future of the area's natural and cultural resources.

Projects may include educational components of land protection, and any other proposals that meet the Mission of the Stewardship Committee and strive to protect and preserve the Loess Hills. For a list of recently-funded projects, visit loesshillsalliance.com/stewardship.
The Committee anticipates awarding up to $9,000 in the current round. Maximum request per grant is $7,000. Grant awards will be made from available funds provided by the Iowa Legislature.
· Projects must be located in the Loess Hills landform.
· All applications must follow the attached proposal format.
· Any nonprofit or governmental organization in the Loess Hills landform is eligible to apply. An individual or group may apply through a nonprofit or government fiscal sponsor.

Due to potential economic uncertainty, the Loess Hills Alliance shall have the right to cancel this request for proposals and/or any awards granted without penalty should adequate funds not be appropriated as a result of unforeseen state budget adjustments. LHA also reserves the right to partially fund project proposals.
The application is available at loesshillsalliance.com/stewardship. Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Thursday, February 2.
Contact: Lance Brisbois, Stewardship Committee Chair: lance@goldenhillsrcd.org