CDBG
Community Development Block Grant

CDBG programs are designed to help create viable communities through assistance to low-to-moderate income persons. Grant ceilings for projects are set based on community size or number of persons served by the project. The per capita limit is $1,000 or the maximum ceiling for the community size.

Pre-applications are normally due tot the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) in August. If the pre-application is approved, IDED will then request that a full application be submitted in December by the jurisdiction with help from the project engineer/architect. Award decisions are announced in March of the following year. Typically, each grant has a two year contract that can be extended if necessary.