Iowa Grocers Award Build with Bags Grants in 2026

New park benches, picnic tables and ADA seating will help to beautify parks and schools throughout Iowa this summer, courtesy of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s Build with Bags program.
 
Six Iowa communities will be receiving grants of up to $2,000 to purchase items made from recycled plastic bags. Items include park benches made by Plastic Recycling of Iowa Falls. One park bench represents approximately 10,600 bags that won’t end up in the landfill.

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