News : Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces area Grant Winners

Benton County Conservation and Shellsburg Hometown Pride were among the grant winners by Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful. 

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants. This long-standing partnership supports community betterment projects across the state by providing free paint for initiatives that improve public spaces such as historic buildings, libraries, schools, parks, and community facilities. 

"Diamond Vogel is proud to work with dedicated volunteers who are committed to strengthening the economic vitality of Iowa's communities," said Doug Vogel, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Relationships of Diamond Vogel. "These projects not only enhance the visual appeal of our towns but also foster collaboration, pride, and a deeper sense of belonging among Iowans." 

In its 21-year partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful, Diamond Vogel has awarded enough paint to cover over five million square feet of surface area, supporting 1,564 community projects throughout Iowa. 

"Paint Iowa Beautiful is more than just fresh paint. It's about revitalizing community spaces and strengthening connections," shared Andy Frantz, Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. "When volunteers come together to improve local amenities, it cultivates leadership, civic pride, and a renewed sense of place." 

In 2025, 87 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants are being awarded to support community beautification projects across Iowa. 

2025 Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant Recipients: 

COMMUNITY; ORGANIZATION NAME
Afton; Afton Development Corporation
Amana Colonies; Amana Colonies Historical Sites Foundation
Baxter; Baxter Chamber of Commerce
Benton County; Benton County Conservation
Black Hawk County; Black Hawk County Public Health
Bondurant; Bondurant Little League
Boone; Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Butler County; Butler County Conservation Board
Cedar Falls; Community Main Street
Cedar Rapids; Eastern Iowa Arts Academy
Charter Oak; Charter Oak Development Corporation
Clarence; Clarence Main Street
Clarion; Heartland Museum
Clarke County; Clarke County Historical Society and Museum
Clearfield; City of Clearfield
Clinton; Vince Jetter Community Center
Clinton; Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center
Davenport; Hilltop Campus Village
Davis County; Friends of Lake Wapello
Denison; City of Denison
Des Moines; City of Des Moines Youth Advisory Board
Dunlap; Boyer Valley Youth Organization
Eldora; Eldora Children's Center, Inc
Ely; Friends of Ely Parks and Recreation
Emmetsburg; Emmetsburg Community Development Corporation
Essex; City of Essex
Farragut; Farragut Community Hometown Pride
Fontanelle; Fontanelle Enterprise Club
Fort Madison; The Mexican Fiesta Committee of Fort Madison Inc.
Fredonia; City of Fredonia
Garnavillo; Garnavillo Economic and Industrial Development Committee
Gilmore City; Gilmore City Hometown Pride
Guttenberg; Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce
Harlan; Shelby County Wellness Alliance
Hawarden; Siouxland Youth for Christ
Indianola; Indianola Downtown Main Street
Iowa City; Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
Iowa Falls; Iowa Falls Chamber/Main Street
Jackson County; Jackson County Senior Citizens Center
Jasper County; Jasper County Conservation
Jewell; Jewell Market
Keota; City of Keota
Lake Mills; Lake Mills Area Historical Society
Lake View; Lake View Foundation
Lamoni; Lamoni Trails Commission
Laurens; Laurens Community Center
Le Mars; Plymouth County Fair
Leland; City of Leland
Linn County; Hawkeye Downs
Logan; Logan Public Library
Lone Tree; Lone Tree Community Foundation
Lynnville; Lynnville Historical Society
Lytton; City of Lytton
Macedonia; City of Macedonia, Macedonia Hamilton Development Corporation, Macedonia Heart & Soul
Madison County; Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Manchester; Manchester Vitality Endowment
Miles; Great River Threshers
Minden; City of Minden
Missouri Valley; Missouri Valley Park Board
Moville; Moville Youth Recreation Association
New Market; New Market Civic Club
Norwalk; Warren County Master Gardeners and Norwalk Girl Scouts
Oakland Acres; City of Oakland Acres
Oelwein; City of Oelwein
Orchard; City of Orchard
Polk City; Big Creek Historical Society
Rolfe; Rolfe Hometown Pride
Sac City; Sac City Chamber of Commerce
Shellsburg; Shellsburg Hometown Pride
Sherrill; City of Sherrill
Sibley; Sibley Housing and Development Corporation
Spragueville; Spragueville Community Center
Storm Lake; The Bridge of Storm Lake
Sumner; Ten Wasp Brewing Company
Swisher; Swisher Parks and Recreation Board
Tabor; Lakin Library & Envisioning Center
Varina; Varina Hometown Pride
Villisca; Villisca Community Betterment Association
Waterloo; Link CCD
Waukon; West Paint Creek Synod Cemetery Association
Waverly; City of Waverly Leisure Services
Webster City; Webster City Area Chamber
West Branch; Main Street West Branch
West Burlington; City of West Burlington
Wright County; Wright County District Junior Fair
Wyoming; Wyoming Development Committee


To learn more about Paint Iowa Beautiful, visit https://keepiowabeautiful.org/grants-scholarships/grants/paint-iowa-beautiful/.