Iowa County Community Development is seeking applications for Local Downtown Business Support Program.
Donor Name: Iowa County Community Development
State: Iowa
County: Iowa County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Encourage business and property owners to enhance building appearance; creating a positive, inviting and thriving downtown district image that visually encourages persons to spend time in Iowa County.
Intended to Assist with the Following:
- Eliminate deterioration of buildings.
- Restore and Preserve Properties.
- Be a catalyst for larger improvements and development.
- Eliminate vacancies.
The project area is described as the Downtown area. Businesses operating out of a residence are excluded. Assessor classified commercial properties.
Types of Grants
- Commercial Exterior Grant
- Restoration/Rehabilitation of Facades/Exterior Walls; including design assistance, awnings, supplies, and contracted third-party labor.
- Signs Grants
- Installation of Business Signage that is attached to Building, and any Associated Lighting.
Funding Information
- Commercial Exterior Grant
- ICCD will award no more than $5,000 per project. A 1:1 Match is required (For example, if applying for $3,000 grant, no less than $3,000 must be matched in cash by applicant; in-kind does not count towards cash match).
- Signs Grants
- $5,000 Grant maximum per application. A 1:1 cash match is required. Applicant must provide 1:1 match. (If requesting $1,000, applicant must provide $1,000 cash match).
Eligibility Criteria
Business Owner or Property Owner; property owner must submit letter of approval for business owner application.
For more information, visit ICCD.
