How to Apply
Review criteria
Communities in need of transportation enhancement planning assistance and with populations of fewer than 10,000 residents are eligible to participate in the Community Visioning Program. Successful communities have volunteers, government representatives, and interest groups that collaborate to complete the visioning process.
For a more information on what the program does for communities and what types of communities should apply, download and review information for applicants PDF.
Information for ApplicantsForm a steering committee
Communities interested in applying for the program should form a steering committee of committed residents who represents a cross-section of the population, including youth. Steering committee members are expected to spend approximately 100 hours over the course of 11 months on the Community Visioning process.
Fill out an application
Download and complete the fillable PDF application form. To ensure your application is complete and ready for submission, download and review this application checklist PDF
Download An ApplicationSubmit your application
Submit your completed application to Trees Forever by September 1.
We will notify successful applicants by mid-October to allow the steering committee members time to prepare to attend the Iowa’s Living Roadways Annual Celebration, which is held in early November.
By Email
By Post
Trees Forever
80 8th Avenue
Marion, IA 52302
Questions?
Have questions about the Visioning Program or about the application process? Contact us for more information.
Want to see how the Visioning Program has helped other communities? See examples of completed transportation enhancement projects.