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CAT Grant Approved For Nature Playscape Project

May 15, 2026

(Des Moines)– The Iowa Economic Development Authority today (Friday) awarded a $387,000 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant to the Dickinson County Nature Center’s Nature Playscape project.

The nature-based outdoor playscape includes design features for sensory exploration and multigenerational play, utilizing native plantings and natural materials.

The project has a total cost of $1.93 million. As we reported previously, construction could start this fall or next spring, depending upon fundraising.