Grants
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Note: the following is an outline of more popular grant programs. It is not comprehensive.
SAFETEA-LU - Transportation Enhancements
Vision Iowa - Community Attraction and Tourism Program (CAT)
SAFETEA-LU TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENTS
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AGENCY SPONSORING PROGRAM: Iowa Department of Transportation, Region XII Council of Governments
INTENT OF PROGRAM: To fund enhancement or preservation activities of transportation related projects. Activities fall into the following categories:
- Trails and bikeways
- Historic preservation, historic restoration, and archaeological
- Scenic and natural resources
VISION IOWA-COMMUNITY ATTRACTION AND TOURISM PROGRAM (CAT)
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AGENCY SPONSORING PROGRAM: Iowa Department of Economic Development
APPLICATION AMOUNT: Vision Iowa has three funding streams:
- Vision Iowa provides financial assistance for development of major attractions costing at least $20 million. A maximum of $75 million is available for any one project.
- Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) provides financial assistance for smaller projects. A total of $12 million per year will be available through June 2004.
- School Infrastructure $50 million is administered by the Iowa Department of Education for school infrastructure improvements.
INTENT OF PROGRAM: The Vision Iowa Program and the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Program provide financial incentives to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational, or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
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AGENCY SPONSORING PROGRAM:
United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Iowa Department of Economic Development
INTENT OF PROGRAM:The primary purpose of the community development block grant program is the development of viable communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (EDA) PUBLIC WORKS & DEVELOPMENT FACILITY ASSISTANCE
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AGENCY SPONSORING PROGRAM: Economic Development Agency (EDA), US Department of Commerce
INTENT OF PROGRAM: The objective is to promote long-term economic development and assist in the construction of public works and development facilities needed to initiate and support the creation or retention of permanent jobs in the private sector in areas experiencing substantial economic distress.