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For more information about these programs, call 319-356-5230. FY28-29 AID TO AGENCIES - COMPETITIVE PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING The City allocates a combination of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and local funds for public services through the Aid to Agencies Program. The City holds a competitive funding round for Aid to Agencies every two years and applications are accepted through United Way's Joint Application.
Changes to the Aid to Agencies Program were approved by City Council in January 2025 and are anticipated to be fully implemented for the FY28-29 process. General information for the FY28-29 Aid to Agencies Competitive Funding Round: * Agencies must be a nonprofit in good standing. * Agencies must meet one of the public service funding priorities.
* Agencies must serve people that are income eligible (generally below 80% of area median income). * Agencies that primarily serve populations with higher barriers to accessing services will receive additional points in the evaluation process. * Agencies must request at least $20,000.
* Those awarded will receive two fiscal years of funding with the award amount prorated based on budget in year two. * Agencies that receive direct funding are not eligible to participate in the competitive round.
Priorities for public services funding: * Homeless and shelter services * Healthcare (including mental and behavioral health) * Childcare and youth services * Housing stability services AID TO AGENCIES - REPORTING Aid to Agencies provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits serving Iowa City residents with low-to-moderate income. Agencies receiving funds submit reports twice per year.
View narratives and data from those reports here. AID TO AGENCIES - FUNDING HISTORY Aid to Agencies provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits serving Iowa City residents with low-to-moderate income. Changes to the Aid to Agencies Program were approved by City Council in 2025 and are anticipated to be fully implemented for the FY28-29 process.
**FY27 Legacy and Non-Legacy Aid to Agencies Funding**FY27 Aid to Agencies allocations were approved by City Council May 19, 2026. FY27 allocations are subject to change if LOST proceeds do not meet budget projections. FY27 Aid to Agencies Allocations **FY16-26 Aid to Agencies Funding History**A funding history from FY16-26 is available below.
FY16-26 Aid to Agencies Funding History About:The City may consider requests for emergency funding from local non-profits outside of existing funding processes. Qualifications:The organization must be located in Iowa City and serve Iowa City low income residents.
The proposed activity must be designed to alleviate existing conditions which: * Pose a serious and immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the community; * Are the result of unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances or events; * Are of recent origin or recently became urgent (within six months); * Have no know alternatives or actions that are more feasible than the proposed project; * Other private or public funds (including local, state or federal funds and existing City programs) are insufficient due to either availability or accessibility within the time frame necessary to address the problem.
To Apply:Use our online form to apply. Contact:Neighborhood and Development Services, 319-356-5230 The City also offers other grant opportunities in addition to those provided by the Neighborhood and Development Services Department. Visit the links below to learn more about each grant: * Public Art Matching Funds - https://www.
icgov. org/business/public-art-program * Program for Improving Neighborhoods Grant - https://www. icgov.
org/government/departments-and-divisions/communications/neighborhood-outreach/neighborhood-associations/ * Human Rights Grants - https://www. icgov. org/government/departments-and-divisions/equity-and-human-rights/ * Climate Action Grants - https://www.
icgov. org/government/departments-and-divisions/climate-action-outreach/climate-action-grants COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FUNDING The City receives HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The City is required to set aside a portion of HOME funds annually for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to undertake affordable housing activities. In order to qualify for designation as a CHDO, the organization must meet certain requirements pertaining to their legal status, organizational structure, and capacity and experience as specified by HUD. Application for CHDO designation:https://www.
iowa-city. org/Forms/chdo_application * CHDO Board Member Certification Form Questions about community development grant opportunities from the City of Iowa City can be directed to staff. * Brianna Thul, Senior Community Development Planner at 319-356-5240 orbthul@iowa-city.
org. * Sam Turnbull, Grants Specialist at 319-356-5237 orsturnbull@iowa-city. org.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Iowa City residents with low-to-moderate income. A mandatory technical assistance meeting is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $600,000 available for FY28 (subject to change). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Aid to Agencies Competitive Public Services Funding (FY28-29) is funded by City of Iowa City. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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