$16.6 million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Infrastructure, Housing and Revitalization Projects
For more information contact:
Ms. Kanan Kappelman
515.348.6248
communications@iowaeda.com
$16.6 million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Infrastructure, Housing and Revitalization Projects
January 18, 2021 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) made investments of $16.6 million in community infrastructure, housing and revitalization projects during the fourth quarter of 2021. Awards were made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which provides support for community improvements.
Awards were made for water and sewer improvements, community facilities, housing rehabilitation and upper story housing. IEDA made awards through the state’s CDBG-CV fund, which helps communities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19. Grants are awarded based upon the benefit to low- and moderate-income Iowans, financial need, project impact and readiness, and commitment of local resources. The grants will benefit local building projects that contribute to the economic development of multiple Iowa communities including:
- Building renovation for a new social services/family development center and Head Start facility in Marshalltown
- Developing upper story housing in the downtown area of Sigourney
- Library improvements in Storm Lake
The CDBG program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. IEDA is responsible for administering the CDBG funds in the non-metropolitan areas of the state.
For more information on CDBG or other community programs, visit iowaeda.com or contact cdbg@iowaeda.com. Media inquiries should be directed to Kanan Kappelman at communications@iowaeda.com or 515.348.6248.
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