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Gov. Reynolds Announces $5M Investment to Help Boost Food Bank Capacity

Gov. Reynolds and the IEDA announced a $5 million investment in food banks and pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food.

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May 31, 2023
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Enhance Iowa Board Awards More Than $1.8 Million in CAT and Sports Tourism Grants to Six Projects

Enhance Iowa Board awarded $1.8 million in CAT grants to pool projects in Keota and Washington, park improvements in West Okoboji and a clubhouse in Marcus.

Display Date
May 5, 2023
Community Development Programs
Arts & Culture Programs
Press Release

In Honor of National Small Business Month, Gov. Reynolds Announces Community Contest to Showcase Support for Iowa’s Small Businesses

Gov. Reynolds announced the third annual #IowansUnite Community contest. The winning community will be awarded a custom mural.

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May 4, 2023
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Main Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements

The annual Main Street Iowa Development Awards honored the efforts of those who work tirelessly to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns.

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April 21, 2023
Community Development Programs
Rural Iowa
IEDA Board
Press Release

IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Three Companies in Iowa, Awards for Service Providers Supporting Rural Entrepreneurs

The IEDA Board approved awards for three Iowa companies, to assist in the creation of 310 jobs and result in nearly $360 million in new capital investment.

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April 21, 2023
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Enhance Iowa Board Awards $17.75 Million in CAT and Sports Tourism Grants to 20 Projects

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded 18 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants and two Sports Tourism grants totaling $17,750,000 million.

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April 6, 2023
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Iowa Tourism Organizations, Individuals Receive Awards at 2023 Conference

The Iowa Tourism Office presented 25 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2023 Iowa Tourism Conference in Altoona this week.

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March 23, 2023
Community Development Programs

Community Development & Facilities Fund

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. 

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Community Development Programs

CDBG Water, Sewer and Stormwater 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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Community Development Programs

Planning Grant Program

Provides targeted funding to help communities engage qualified consultants to complete planning efforts that position future CDBG investments.

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Community Development Programs

Public Services Fund

The CDBG Food Pantry Program and the CDBG Homeless Providers Program will support new or expanded public service activities.

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Community Development Programs
For Developers, Communities & Property Owners

Housing Rehabilitation Fund

The Housing Rehabilitation Fund assists communities with preserving existing Iowa housing stock and creating new housing opportunities.

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Community Development Block Grant Programs

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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