East Central Iowa Council of Governments
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AnnouncementsCOVID-19 Update
In accordance with recommendations from public health officials, ECICOG is taking steps to combat the spread of Coronavirus. This includes cancelling large meetings, including our March board meeting, and closing our offices until April 10th. Our staff will still be available to assist you via email; you can find our contact information here. We will continue to update our programs’ policies as necessary. Please reach out to our staff with any questions! Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals for the Water Quality Analysis and Reporting Services for the Benton-Tama Nutrient Reduction Demo Project. Find more information here. Regional Vision Scorecard
Check out how our region compares to similar communities across the country! View the scorecard here. Housing Rehabilitation Funds Still Available
The East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund and the Housing Fund for Linn County still have a few openings for housing rehabilitation projects in Benton, Iowa, Jones, Linn and Washington counties for 2020. Income limits do apply but no community match is required. Contact Tracey for more information. Does Your Community Need Help Setting Goals?
ECICOG can help your community with annual city council goal setting sessions, strategic planning or consensus building workshops. If your group is struggling to come together around a common goal(s) or having difficulty breaking a goal(s) into actionable steps, we're here to help! Contact Karen to get started! Vertical Divider
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Funding OpportunitiesSmall Business Disaster Recovery Loans
The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan is available statewide to small businesses and private, nonprofit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This will apply to current and future disaster assistance declarations related to Coronavirus. The loan offers up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Click here for more information. The Power of Connection Community Grant
The Power of Connection community grant program is an initiative of ITC Midwest and the Iowa Rural Development Council (IRDC). This innovative economic development program is designed to pair rural communities seeking assistance with IRDC resource teams. Those teams drive both community conversations and solution development for problems or projects. Ultimately, a grant of up to $5,000 may be awarded to rural communities for capacity building, strategic planning, studies or assessment. Click here for more information. AARP Community Challenge
The AARP Community Challenge funds projects that build momentum for local change to improve livability for all residents. Grants can range from several hundred dollars for smaller, short-term activities to several thousand or tens of thousands of dollars for larger projects. Click here for more information. Empower Rural Iowa
The Rural Innovation Grant program seeks to support creative, non-traditional ideas that focus on current issues and challenges faced by rural communities associated with the themes of community investment, growth and connection. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000. Click here for more information. |
