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Enhance Iowa Board Awards More Than $1 Million in CAT and Sports Tourism Grants

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded CAT grants to pool projects in Hubbard and Laurens, and a Sports Tourism grant to Des Moines.

Display Date
October 7, 2022
Small Business
Community Development Programs
Press Release

IEDA Board Approves Assistance for Two Established Companies and Four Startups in Iowa

The IEDA Board approved awards for two companies in Cedar Rapids and Mason City, and innovation funding for four startups in Ames, Brighton, Clive and Wayland.

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September 16, 2022
Community Development Programs
City Development
Press Release

Enhance Iowa Board Awards $775,000 in CAT Grants to Akron, Audubon

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants totaling $775,000 to a pool project in Akron and a gymnasium expansion in Audubon.

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September 2, 2022
Homelessness
Community Development Programs
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Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $10 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of a Total of Nearly 400 Rental Units in 11 Communities

The awards will provide hundreds of Iowa families and seniors with homes in which they can thrive in urban and rural communities throughout the state.

Display Date
August 31, 2022
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Community Development Programs
Press Release

Albia, Monticello Join Prestigious Main Street Iowa Program

The IEDA named Albia and Monticello as the newest Main Street Iowa communities.

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August 2, 2022
Small Business
Community Development Programs
Press Release

IEDA Board Approves Assistance for an Established Company, Four Startups and a Reinvestment District Plan

The IEDA Board approved awards for a company in Lyon County and innovation funding for startups in Ames, Des Moines and Indianola.

Display Date
July 22, 2022
Community Development Programs
Press Release

Enhance Iowa Board Awards Sports Tourism Grants to Des Moines and Bettendorf

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $18,000 in Sports Tourism grants to a professional swim meet in Des Moines and a youth softball tournament in Bettendorf.

Display Date
July 7, 2022

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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

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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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
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

Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Fund

The goal of the Neighborhood Revitalization Planning Fund is to provide revitalization opportunities for low- and moderate-income Iowa neighborhoods.

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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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