Prepare for CDBG Applications

If your community is thinking of submitting a Community Development Block Grant Application please contact the SWIPCO office to begin the process now. A number of things will need to be completed before applications may be submitted. You can contact us at 1-866-279-4720.

Potential Funding Sources

Grant	Funding Uses	Eligible Applicants	Estimated Deadlines
Iowa West Foundation	Education, human & social needs, community development, & economic development	Local governments and non-profits	3x per year
Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT)	Tourism and recreation infrastructure projects	Local governments and non-profits	Ongoing
River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism (RECAT)	Recreation projects around rivers and lakes within cities	Local governments and non-profits	July
State Revolving Loan Fund	Water & Sewer Projects	Local governments	Quarterly
Regional Transportation Enhancement	Enhancement of a mode of transportation, trails, downtown streetscapes, etc.	Local governments & Non-profits	February
RISE Local Development	Construction of improvement of public roadways related to job creation.	Local governments	Ongoing
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program	Construction or modification of structures in natural disaster areas.	Local county governments
Federal Recreational Trails	Development and maintenance of motorized & non-motorized recreational trails and trail related projects.	Cities, counties, & non-profit groups partnering with local governments	July
Transportation Alternatives Program	Infrastructure projects, education, enhance various transportation modes.	Local governments	February
CDBG Water/Sewer	Water and sewer infrastructure	Cities & Counties	Quarterly
CDBG Community Facilities & Service	Community Facilities such as child care centers.	Cities & Counties
CDBG DTR	Facade Improvements	Cities & Counties
CDBG Housing	Housing rehab for LMI homeowners	Cities & Counties
Community Catalyst	Redevelopment, rehabilitation or deconstruction of buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community.	Cities & Counties
USDA Water & Environmental Programs	Water & Sewer	Cities & Counties	Ongoing

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Southwest Iowa Planning Council, 1501 SW 7th St., Atlantic, Iowa, 50022

712-243-4196 or 1-866-279-4720; Fax 712-243-3458; swipco@swipco.org