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"Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Food Pantries Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Food Pantries Program is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority. This program supports new or expanded public service activities related to food insecurity, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income Iowans. Eligible expenses include operating costs, supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for food storage and distribution.
It does not fund construction or rehabilitation activities. A minimum $5,000 cash or in-kind match is required.
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Public Services Fund | Economic Development & Finance Authority Community Development Programs Homeless Providers Program These programs will support new or expanded public service activities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income Iowans. Eligible expenses include operating costs, supplies and materials necessary to deliver critical services.
All funded projects must: Meet applicable CDBG national objectives Demonstrate that CDBG funds will not supplant existing funding sources Comply with all federal and state program requirements Funding awards are capped at $100,000 per project and require a minimum $5,000 cash or in-kind match.
These programs are designed to strengthen local service delivery systems and increase measurable impacts for individuals and families most in need. Homeless Providers Program The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homeless Providers program supports essential public services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Funding is available for new or expanded eligible operating activities, including staffing, utilities and necessary program supplies. The program does not fund construction or rehabilitation activities.
Meet the low- and moderate-income clientele national objective Demonstrate that CDBG funds will supplement — not replace — existing funding sources Awards are capped at $100,000 per project and require a minimum $5,000 cash or in-kind match. Administrative and project delivery costs are limited to 5% of the total project award.
Eligible activities are limited to: Shelter and street outreach Permanent supportive housing Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The application must demonstrate that new or expanded services will result from the CDBG award. CDBG funds may not replace existing state or local funding received by the applicant within the past 12 months.
Applicants must not have had a financial agreement (grant or loan) canceled within two years of the application date. Subrecipient Agreement? Yes Match Requirement?
Yes – Minimum of $5,000 local match – can be either cash or in-kind Performance Reports: HMIS reports from 2024 & 2025 required for application Environmental/Historic Review - yes BABA – yes, if total project cost over $250,000 (match and CDBG funding) Beneficiary data tracking: Race/ethnicity and LMI status must be recorded Applications are competitive. The 2026 application window is March 18, 2026 - May 22, 2026. Visit iowagrants.
gov for application instructions and to apply for funds. The CDBG Food Pantries program supports new or expanded food pantry operations serving low- and moderate-income communities.
Funding may be used for: Equipment necessary for food storage and distribution Eligible operating costs, including staffing and utilities Projects must meet either the low- and moderate-income area or low- and moderate-income clientele national objective and clearly demonstrate that CDBG funds will supplement — not replace — existing funding sources.
Awards are capped at $100,000 per project and require a minimum $5,000 cash or in-kind match. Administrative and project delivery costs are limited to 5% of the total project award. Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The application must demonstrate that new or expanded services will result from the CDBG award. CDBG funds may not replace existing state or local funding received by the applicant within the past 12 months. Subrecipient Agreement?
Yes Match Requirement? Yes – Minimum of $5,000 local match – can be either cash or in-kind Environmental/Historic Review - yes BABA – yes, if total project cost over $250,000 (match and CDBG funding) Beneficiary data tracking: Race/ethnicity and LMI status must be recorded Applications are competitive. The 2026 application window is March 18, 2026 - May 22, 2026.
Visit iowagrants. gov for application instructions and to apply for funds. 2026 Public Services Program Guide (1.
19 MB) . pdf 2026 Public Services Application Workshop Recording 2026 Public Services Application Workshop Presentation (749. 82 KB) Archived .
pdf 2026 New CDBG Programs Workshop - General Session Recording 2026 New CDBG Programs Workshop - General Session Presentation (2. 12 MB) Archived . pdf Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Team
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Iowa that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows capped at $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Food Pantries Program is funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority. 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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