The Linn County is currently accepting applications for its Economic & Community Development Fund to foster and support economic growth and enhance quality of life in Linn County.
Donor Name: Linn County
State: Iowa
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
Economic and Community Development grants are for organizations that are located in Linn County, Iowa or that have a branch location in Linn County and whose work benefits Linn County residents.
Funding Information
For the current FY24 Economic & Community Development Fund, $100,000 is available.
Eligible Projects
Grant funds must be used for projects or programs that benefit Linn County residents. Applications for programmatic and capital projects will have priority over requests for operating support. Preferred applications will be for projects/programs that accomplish the following:
- Promote economic growth and/or community development in Linn County
- Demonstrate return on investment dollars
- Do not duplicate current economic development initiatives
- Demonstrate a sustainability plan for project continuation beyond Linn County funding
- The Board of Supervisors established the Linn County Economic Development Fund following the 2008 flood to foster and support economic growth in Linn County.
Eligibility Criteria
- Economic & Community Development grants will be made to organizations that are located in Linn County, Iowa, or that have a branch location in Linn County and whose work benefits Linn County residents.
- Applicants who have not completed previously funded projects or submitted the required final report for previous Economic & Community Development grants are not eligible for funding without specific Board of Supervisors approval.
Evaluation Criteria
The Board of Supervisors will evaluate each application using the following criteria, which appear in no order of importance.
- Demonstrates an economic and/or community development impact
- Has the potential for a long-term economic and/or community development impact
- Demonstrates the potential for a return on investment
- Serves a broad segment of the population
- Clearly describes the program or project goals
- Demonstrates a sound financial plan to sustain funding for the program or project
- Does not duplicate current economic and/or community development initiatives
For more information, visit Linn County.
