The Derelict Building Program is available for Iowa towns of 5,000 or fewer residents to address neglected commercial or public structures that have sat vacant for at least 6 months.
Donor Name: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State: Iowa
City: Des Moines
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/27/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Derelict Building Program works with small communities and rural counties to help improve the attractiveness and appearance of their towns by providing financial assistance to address derelict commercial and public buildings. Each project must have a landfill diversion component through the recycling and reuse of materials. The program is funded by the DNR’s Solid Waste Alternatives Program.
Eligibility Criteria
There are three areas of eligibility criteria:
- Building must not reside on the National Historic Register.
- Only a City government may be an applicant and they must own or be in the process of owning the building. Applicants may partner with non-profits on projects, but building must be owned by applicant.
- The building must be a former commercial or public building that’s been abandoned for at least six months.
For more information, visit DNR.
