The Certified Local Government grant program is open to those Iowa cities, counties and land use districts that have signed a Certified Local Government Agreement with the State of Iowa and National Park Service.
Eligibility
- The Certified Local Government must be in good standing and current in its submission of Iowa Certified Local Government annual reports.
- The grant can be used for the following project types:
- National Register nominations
- Education projects
- Surveys
- Planning for preservation
- Planning and predevelopment projects
Application Process
- All grant applications must follow the CLG grant guidelines.
- The CLG grant guidelines below explain the application process and how to prepare a successful application.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a draft application for review and comment by September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Final applications are due September 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Apply through the Iowa Arts Council's SlideRoom, an online application portal.
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