Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful have announced that applications for 2023 Paint Iowa Beautiful grants will open on Monday, November 13. The longstanding partnership provides free paint to a wide variety of public service and community betterment projects throughout Iowa.
“Our partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful allows Diamond Vogel to assist many local organizations and volunteers that help build and strengthen Iowa communities,” said Doug Vogel, Vice-President of Marketing for the Iowa-based company. “At Diamond Vogel, we take immense pride in giving back, knowing that the true value of our work lies in the positive impact we create in the communities we call home.”
In its 20-year partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful, Diamond Vogel has awarded enough paint to cover over five square miles of surfaces for 1,438 community projects in Iowa.
“Keep Iowa Beautiful is honored to continue our partnership with Diamond Vogel for these community betterment projects,” said Andy Frantz, Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. “Together, we’re committed to painting a brighter future and making Iowa a more beautiful place to live, work and play.”
Applications are due February 9th, 2024. For more information, visit keepiowabeautiful.org/grants-scholarships/grants/paint-iowa-beautiful/.
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About Diamond Vogel
Diamond Vogel is an Iowa based, family owned company started in 1926 by Andrew Vogel. It serves 13 states with seven manufacturing facilities and over 53 service center outlets providing Architectural Finishes, Industrial and Original Equipment Finishes and Home Decorating Products. www.diamondvogel.com
About Keep Iowa Beautiful
Keep Iowa Beautiful was established in 2000 by Governor Robert D. Ray and Donald F. Lamberti becoming the 23rd State Affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. It is a 501c3 charitable organization working with citizens, neighborhoods and communities in improving the vitality and cultural health of the state of Iowa. KIB is helping build stronger communities to develop sustainable futures. For more information see our web page at www.keepiowabeautiful.org
