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$16.6 million Awarded to Iowa Communities for Infrastructure, Housing and Revitalization Projects

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January 18th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

January 18, 2021 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) made investments of $16.6 million in community infrastructure, housing and revitalization projects during the fourth quarter of 2021. Awards were made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which provides support for community improvements.
Awards were made for water and sewer improvements, community facilities, housing rehabilitation and upper story housing. IEDA made awards through the state’s CDBG-CV fund, which helps communities prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19. Grants are awarded based upon the benefit to low- and moderate-income Iowans, financial need, project impact and readiness, and commitment of local resources. The grants will benefit local building projects that contribute to the economic development of multiple Iowa communities including those in:
  • The City of Clarinda: Social Services Centers was awarded $600,000.
  • In Bedford: Simmering-Cory, Inc. was awarded $224,994 for the EHI program
  • In Casey: The Region 12 COG (Council of Governments) was awarded $252,000
  • In Mount Ayr: Southern Iowa COG was awarded $254,000.
  • In Redfield: The Region 12 COG was awarded $209,500.
  • In Lenox: A water main replacement project was awarded $500,000.
  • and in Stuart: A Water Systems Improvement project was awarded $500,000.
The CDBG 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. Download a copy of the awards.
For more information on CDBG or other community programs, visit iowaeda.com