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Find similar grantsCommunity Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Community Facilities and Services (Iowa) is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority (managed on behalf of HUD). This competitive program assists projects such as daycare facilities, senior centers, vocational workshops, and storm water projects.
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Community Development & Facilities Fund | Economic Development & Finance Authority Community Development & Facilities Fund Community Development Programs Community Development & Facilities Fund Award Map The Community Development & Facilities Fund brings together IEDA’s Community Facilities and Pocket Parks programs to help Iowa communities strengthen essential public spaces and expand access to high‑quality community amenities.
Supported through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, these initiatives advance HUD’s core community development objectives by investing in public facilities, improving neighborhood infrastructure, and creating inclusive, accessible spaces that serve low‑ and moderate‑income residents.
Whether communities are developing multi‑use public buildings or transforming underutilized lots into vibrant pocket parks, the Fund provides a coordinated pathway for enhancing local quality of life, promoting neighborhood vitality, and supporting long‑term community well‑being.
This annual competitive program assists communities with infrastructure projects such as day care facilities, senior centers, vocational workshops, food pantries and homeless centers. The program is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The goal of this program is to provide infrastructure support for vulnerable populations in communities , especially those of low- and moderate-income.
The maximum funding request for all Community Facilities applications is $600,000. Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons (per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition) Environmental/Historic Review - yes BABA – yes, if total project cost over $250,000 (match and CDBG funding) Applications are competitive.
The 2026 application window will open May 26, 2026, and close August 17th, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Visit iowagrants. gov for application instructions and to apply for funds.
2026 Community Facilities Overview 2026 Community Services Application Workshop Recording 2026 Community Services Application Workshop Presentation This annual competitive program assists communities with developing new green spaces intended for recreational use on city-owned lots no bigger than a quarter acre.
In order to meet a National Objective, the community must meet the Low-to-Moderate Income requirements either by conducting a local income survey or utilizing ACS data, dependent upon the park's anticipated service area. The program is funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
The goal of this program is to provide sustainable living environments for the community, especially benefitting persons of low-to-moderate income. The maximum funding request for all Pocket Park applications is $150,000, with at minimum of 25% match required. Projects must primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons on an area basis (per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition).
Environmental/Historic Review - yes BABA – yes, if total project cost over $250,000 (match and CDBG funding) 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 Pocket Parks Program Guide (1023. 21 KB) .
pdf 2026 Pocket Parks Application Workshop Recording 2026 Pocket Parks Application Workshop Presentation (290. 44 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 & Facilities Fund Award Map Link to interactive map application for Community Development and Facilities awards. Link opens in a new window.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in Iowa. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Community Facilities and Services (Iowa) is funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority (managed on behalf of HUD). 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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