Community Grants Program (Regional Development Authority)

Community Grants Program (Regional Development Authority) is sponsored by Regional Development Authority (Davenport, Iowa). The RDA Community Grant Program supports a broad range of projects that improve the quality of life in Scott County, Iowa, including economic development, education, arts, culture, and human services. There are two grant cycles annually, Spring and Fall.

Opportunities for RDA Grants | Regional Development Authority - Davenport, Iowa The Regional Development Authority (RDA) supports projects that strengthen Scott County and the Quad City Region. Each year, our Board of Directors reviews applications and invests in initiatives with the greatest potential to make a meaningful difference.

Because community need exceeds available funding, we carefully evaluate each proposal for clarity, impact, sustainability, and alignment with our focus areas. City government departments Eligible organizations may apply for one of three grant types: Offered Twice Per Year (Spring & Fall) RDA’s Community Grants are available to support a wide range of community development efforts.

We aspire to address both immediate needs and long-term challenges. As a development authority, RDA strives to become more specific in our community impact, facilitate more leverage for our community, and help to align efforts more effectively.

We appreciate working with local organizations to achieve great things for the region RDA prioritizes projects that advance impact in the following areas: Affordable and stable housing Mental health services using evidence-based practices Child care access, workforce capacity, and quality Economic and community development Access to safety-net resources Learn More About Community Grants 2.

Transformational Initiatives Offered Once Per Year (Fall) Transformational Initiatives are larger-scale, strategic investments designed to address systemic challenges and produce long-term regional impact. As a development authority, RDA strives to become more specific in our community impact, facilitate more leverage for our community, and help to align efforts more effectively.

This opportunity is limited to projects aligned with RDA’s Strategic Field and current focus areas, including: Learn More About Transformational Initiatives 3. Emergency / Discretionary Grants Available Between Regular Grant Cycles Emergency or Discretionary Grants are reserved for urgent or time-sensitive opportunities that cannot wait for the next Community Grant cycle.

Unexpected emergency situations Time-sensitive matching opportunities (such as national grants requiring local match) Unforeseen community needs These requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate why the request cannot be addressed during a standard grant cycle. Contact RDA CEO at ceo@rdauthority.

org for information We encourage all applicants to: Review posted grant guidelines Develop a clear and realistic budget Identify long-term sustainability plans Demonstrate additional support or funding when possible Because funding is competitive, strong preparation matters. Contact RDA President for Grant Questions: ceo@rdauthority. org Contact Project Coordinator for Application Assistance: projcoord@rdauthority.

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