Community Development Block Grant Programs

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) administers the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in all of Iowa’s incorporated cities and counties, except those designated as HUD entitlement areas. 

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Community Development Programs

Career Links Employment Transportation

The Career Link Employment Transportation program provides transportation for individuals to travel to job activities or job education opportunities.

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Community Development Programs

Community Facilities & Services

This annual program assists businesses such as daycare facilities, senior centers, and other community infrastructure projects.

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Community Development Programs

Downtown Revitalization Fund

The Downtown Revitalization Program (DTR) assists communities with impactful downtown exterior improvement projects that eliminate slum and blight conditions.Β 

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Community Development Programs
For Developers, Communities & Property Owners

Housing - Upper Story Conversion

The Upper Story Conversion program assists communities with preserving existing Iowa housing stock and creating new housing opportunities.

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Community Development Programs

Opportunities and Threats Fund

The Opportunities & Threat Fund helps Iowa communities facing an imminent threat and in need of assistance to improve health, safety and community welfare.

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Community Development Programs

Water & Sewer Fund

Funds awarded through the Water & Sewer Fund help cities and counties in Iowa with projects for sanitary sewer systems, water treatment, storm sewers and more.

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