Paint Iowa Beautiful
Keeping up the appearance of our buildings and facilities is an important component of viable communties. Well-maintained and painted buildings reflect pride in our communities. Through a partnership with Diamond Vogel Paint of Orange City, Iowa groups can receive paint for community enhancement projects. More than 5,000 gallons of paint have been donated to community groups through the Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The above photo is from Columbus Junction, recipient of a Paint Iowa Beautiful grant in 2011.
Who Can Apply: Public or private Iowa nonprofit organizations
Deadline: February 24, 2012
See below for a list of the 2011 grant recipients.
Award Announcement: Mid-April.
Mail/e-mail applications to: Keep Iowa Beautiful, 300 E. Locust St., Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309 or gschnepf@keepiowabeautiful.com.
GRANT REQUEST PROCESS
Submit a letter or e-mail (preferred) request containing:
- Description of the project.
- The reasons why you need or deserve the paint.
- Number of gallons desired.
- Government or nonprofit status.
- Volunteer involvement or paid staff.
- Tentative schedule for the project.
- Plans for media or news involvement to give recognition to Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful.
- Photography plans for the project (digital preferred).
- Contact name, address, phone, e-mail, etc.
PROCESS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
Paint will be purchased from your local Diamond Vogel Paint dealer (check the Diamond Vogel web site at www.diamondvogel.com for Iowa locations). The invoice for the number of gallons of the award should be sent to Keep Iowa Beautiful at 300 E. Locust St., Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Upon receipt of the notification of payment, a check will be sent to the award recipient (normally within a week of receipt of the invoice/payment notice). Reimbursement will be made for paint only – not for items such as rollers, brushes, scrapers, etc.
SUBMISSION OF PHOTOS / MEDIA COVERAGE
Copies of any photos (with everyone and everything clearly identified) and news or media coverage should be submitted as soon as possible after the project is completed. Please include any quotes from community leaders that might be used by either Keep Iowa Beautiful or Diamond Vogel Paint Company.
PROPOSAL TIPS
- Large-volume requests (over 30 gallons) will generally receive a lower rating.
- Projects that have high community value or that are highly visible will receive greater points.
- Projects involving volunteers will also be rated higher.
- Programs assisting the disadvantaged will receive additional points.
- Projects with youth involvement will also receive additional points.
- Government agencies will generally not receive as high a rating as nonprofits and service clubs, except where volunteer, disadvantaged or youth involvement is strong.
- Partnership projects (government with nonprofits or service clubs) will be rated higher.
- Awarded grants are applicable only for the calendar year in which the award is granted. There is no carryover to the next year. Those not using their allocation or award must reapply for the next year.
More Information:
Contact Bill Jackson, associate director of KIB at 515.323.6537 or bjackson@keepiowabeautiful.com
If you have leftover paint from your project, contact your local waste authority for information on recycling and disposal programs in your area. Recycle paint and used paint containers wherever possible. Consider donating leftover paint to local organizations which are collecting used paint for work projects.
View 2011 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2010 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2009 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2008 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2007 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2006 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2005 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
View 2003 and 2004 Paint Iowa Beautiful award winners (PDF)
