Community Development Grants in Iowa
Last updated October 19, 2026
There are 26 active community development grants tagged to Iowa, part of 3,255 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $100M | |
| BOOST Application Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $1M | |
| Downtown IMPACT Grant Cedar Skyline Corp DBA Main St Waterl · Foundation Not published · Varies Main Street Waterloo (a Main Street Iowa district nonprofit) runs the Downtown IMPACT Grant for downtown-district businesses in Waterloo, Iowa. | |
| CDBG Community Facilities & Services Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $60M | |
| Nuisance/Abandoned Property Remediation Fund Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies | |
| Open 4 Business Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $500K – $2.5M | |
| CDBG Water/Sewer/Storm Water Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $50M | |
| Local College/Career Access Network (LCAN) Grant FY2027 Renewal College Student Aid Commission · State Not published · $6M | |
| CDBG Planning Grants Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $1.5M | |
| CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - General Infrastructure Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies | |
| CDBG Public Services Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $10M | |
| Rural Planning Grant Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $2M | |
| Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $5M – $250M | |
| Iowa Thriving Communities Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies | |
| CDBG Housing Upper Story Conversion Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $40M | |
| CDBG Downtown Revitalization Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $65M | |
| CDBG Streetscapes Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $25M | |
| Redevelopment Tax Credit Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $150M | |
| RISE Local Development September 2026 Round Transportation · State Not published · Varies | |
| CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery - Housing Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies | |
| Open 4 Business Economic Dev Finance Authority · State Not published · Varies The Open 4 Business program supports business development in designated Main Street Iowa districts across the state. | |
| CDBG Pocket Parks Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $15M | |
| Iowa Energy Center Grant Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $100M | |
| Community Catalyst Building Remediation Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies |
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About community development grants in Iowa
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
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