Cities, counties, nonprofits and other organizations can apply for Destination Iowa grants from Tourism Attraction Fund to help communities move forward on transformational, shovel-ready attractions.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Details:
This fund is designed to provide grant assistance for projects that create additional tourism opportunities, but that do not qualify for either the Economically Significant Development Fund or the Outdoor Recreation Fund. This program will provide grant funds as a reimbursement to specific eligible expenses.
Destination Iowa will provide new opportunities to create and invest in attractions that will raise Iowa’s profile, welcome out-of-state travelers, and increase visitor spending while accelerating tourism’s recovery. It will also spur local economies and contribute to efforts to recruit new members of Iowa’s workforce.
Funding Information
Grant award can be up to 100% of eligible expenses for awards under $500,000. For awards larger than $500,000, the grant will be limited to the lesser of 25% of the comprehensive proposal or 100% of eligible expenditures. Proposals that commit to a larger overall investment will be eligible for a larger grant award.
Who Qualifies?
- Eligible expenses include construction or remodeling, acquisition (lease, rent or purchase) of property and equipment, and related professional services such as electrical, architectural, and engineering.
- Ineligible expenses for grant reimbursement include ongoing operational costs, non-development costs, and other employee wages and benefits.
- Total grant awards will be determined based on the comprehensive proposal. A comprehensive proposal may include both eligible and ineligible expenses to convey the depth and breadth of the planned investment.
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate how the project will be a draw to people from outside of the local community and out of state and must also demonstrate the ability to positively project the state’s image on a national scale.
- Applicants must articulate why the project or applicant does not qualify for either the Economically Significant Development Fund or the Outdoor Recreation Fund.
For more information, visit Iowa Economic Development Authority.
