East Central Iowa Council of Governments

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Community Development
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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

ECICOG is Hiring!
ECICOG is hiring a Senior Planner. For more information and to apply click here.
​Draft Transportation Work Plan
The FY 2020  Draft Transportation Planning Work Program is available for public review here.
​​Review the Regional Vision
ECICOG's Regional Vision Strategy-our CEDS document-can be reviewed here.
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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.
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. 
700 16th St. NE Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-365-9941