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Application window opens July 1, 2026; deadline is August 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. CST via IowaGrants.gov.
"Rural BOOST Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural BOOST Program is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - Center for Rural Revitalization. The Rural BOOST Program provides teams of experts to assist community and business leaders in developing flexible plans to meet local needs and identify new opportunities for growth in rural communities.
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Rural BOOST Program | Economic Development & Finance Authority Experts to Help Assist Community and Business Leaders Whether a community is facing challenges, barriers, or stagnation points, the BOOST program is designed to help build momentum toward new growth. Rural Boost warning callout Warning: This program is not for the faint of heart.
Successful applicants must be fully committed to leading meaningful change and sustaining momentum long after the planning period ends. Managed by the Center for Rural Revitalization, the program sends a team of three to five experts to meet with a local committee and assess existing conditions, community assets and emerging needs.
Based on these discussions, the Center for Rural Revitalization and supporting partners will develop a customized action plan and offer targeted financial support to help implement key next steps. The Center for Rural Revitalization understands that not all community needs are the same and each journey will be different.
That is why the BOOST program supports flexible planning tailored to local needs — and encourages adaptability as new opportunities emerge. Rural BOOST is administered by the Center for Rural Revitalization, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), in consultation with the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Task Force.
July 9, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM This webinar will provide details about the grant opportunity, application and selection process, expectations of awardees, and more.
Register for Grant Webinar City or county government, federally recognized tribal government or federally tax-exempt nonprofit agencies and foundations Projects/programs must exist in and benefit a community in Iowa with a population of 20,000 or fewer and not contiguous to a city with a population of 40,000 or greater. If a countywide project, must be in one of the 88 least populous counties.
Application window opens July 1, 2026, on IowaGrants. gov. Please review the Grant Guidelines found in the Resources area below for additional information on eligibility requirements, use of funding, reporting requirements and the review process. A copy of the scoring rubric is included.
The deadline to apply for funding is 4 p. m. CST on August 26, 2026.
Applicants must apply via IowaGrants. gov , the online application portal. Applications will not be accepted in any other format.
Late, incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered. Applicants must create an IowaGrants. gov login to view the full application for the program.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Sacha Wise, Empower Rural Iowa director, to discuss the proposal in advance of submission to assure alignment with BOOST program goals. Rural BOOST Grant Guidelines
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: City or county government, federally recognized tribal government, or federally tax-exempt nonprofit agencies serving Iowa communities with populations of 20,000 or fewer not adjacent to cities with 40,000+ residents. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural BOOST Program is funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) - Center for Rural Revitalization. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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