This $55,000 fund is dedicated to helping you build thriving and sustainable communities across the Des Moines Metropolitan Area.
Transform any outdoor space into a thriving pollinator habitat using region-specific plant guides, supporting local bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators while strengthening food security and biodiversity in your community.
Community Fridges are accessible public spaces where local businesses and residents share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, creating stronger communities whilst reducing environmental impact.
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programme in your school or community for 4-6 year olds.
Plant fruit trees in public spaces to provide free food for residents while bringing neighbours together through collaborative environmental action that creates lasting community connections.
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 6–10 year olds
Start a Girls Who Code Club in your community to inspire girls aged 6-18 to explore computer science through free curriculum, supportive sisterhood, and hands-on coding activities that build confidence and skills.
Unite your community to divert food waste from landfill by partnering with local composting companies for regular collection, reducing greenhouse gas emissions whilst creating valuable compost for local use.
Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 9-14 year olds
Start recycling right with standardized recycling labels for your school that will help you to improve recycling and save your school money.
A community based initiative aiming to clean and maintain local rivers
Organise a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.
"The Greater Des Moines Community Challenge is an opportunity for communities to come together to create thriving communities across Des Moines. We’re excited to support local action across the Des Moines Metropolitan Area and to see the collective impact we can have in building healthier, more sustainable communities."
