East Central Iowa Council of Governments

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Housing
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Transportation
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Environmental Services
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Business Loans
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Inspections & Enforcement

What can we help you with?

Planning & Technical Assistance
Facilitation​
Grant Writing & Administration
Data Analysis & Mapping
Project Management
Click on the stories below to learn more about how we serve you! ​
Rehabilitated house
Housing Improvements
Belle Plaine's downtown
Downtown Revitalization
Pinoy Cafe
Supporting Start-Ups
Citizens boarding the 380Express
Commuter Solutions

Announcements

​Regional Vision Scorecard
Check out how our region compares to similar communities across the country! View the scorecard here.
ECICOG is Hiring!
ECICOG is hiring a Senior Planner. For more information and to apply click 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! 
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Funding Opportunities

Derelict Building Grants
Due February 20
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. The application deadline is February 20, 2020 for applicants who are seeking funding assistance with conducting asbestos inspections, asbestos abatement, structural engineering analysis, phase I and phase II site assessments, building deconstruction and building renovation expenses. Click here for more information.
Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant 
Due February 15
Keep Iowa Beautiful and Diamond Vogel Paint are announcing the 2020 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa. Apply here.
700 16th St. NE Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-365-9941
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and other nondiscriniation authorities, it is the policy of the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) that discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or income status shall not occur in connection with any of its programs or activities. For more information on Title VI, or to file a complaint please see the Title VI section here.