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$3.5 million awarded to Iowa communities for housing and infrastructure projects

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December 8th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Tuesday, announced awards totaling $3,599,585 million for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects in 10 communities across the state. The CDBG program provides support for community improvements. Awards were made for water and sewer infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance.
Grants are awarded based upon the benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, financial need, project impact and readiness and commitment of local resources to the project.
In the KJAN listening area:
  • The City of Bedford received a CDBG award amounting to $500,000 for Water Main Replacement.
  • The City of Casey received a $300,000 CDBG for Sanitary Sewer Improvements
  • The City of Coon Rapids received a $500,000 CDBG, also for Sanitary Sewer Improvements.
  • Villisca’s $500,000 CDBG will be used for Water System Improvements.
  • and the Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) in Stanton, received a CDBG for $254,000, intended for exterior improvements to six housing units.
“These awards help Iowa communities thrive by enabling them to improve water and sewer systems, enhance housing conditions for low-income homeowners, provide facilities for disabled and at-risk Iowans, and make transformative changes to downtown districts,” said IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Debi Durham.
The program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. IEDA is responsible for administering the CDBG funds in the non-metropolitan areas of the state. For more information on CDBG or other community programs, visit iowaeda.com/cdbg/ or email cdbg@iowaeda.com.