Would a new fence, siding or a coat of paint turn your house into a home? Could a financial grant give you the power to build your dream home? The Davenport DREAM Project can help current and future homeowners and DIY-ers build vibrant spaces within the City of Davenport, all while engaging and building a more connected community.
Donor Name: City of Davenport
State: Iowa
City: Davenport
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/29/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Davenport DREAM Project is a neighborhood restoration project that hopes to inspire a renewed interest in the unique architecture and character found in the City of Davenport’s heritage neighborhoods. The goal of The Davenport DREAM Project is to build vibrant spaces within the City of Davenport, all while engaging and building a more connected community.
The grant can be used for any improvements made to the property. City funds will assist with needed exterior improvements first, and then remaining funds can be used towards interior improvements.
Funding Information
Participants purchasing a home in a Davenport DREAM Project neighborhood will be eligible for a grant of approximately $20,000, forgiven over five years.
Eligibility Criteria
- To qualify for a Davenport DREAM Project grant, applicants must provide proof of current homeowners insurance. The property, or any other property owned by the applicant within the City of Davenport, must have no outstanding liens. Contract owners are not eligible to apply.
- Developers may be eligible for assistance for the rehabilitation of a property if the property is maintained as owner-occupied after the sale of the property.
For more information, visit City of Davenport.
