The City of Belle Plaine received the state’s first award under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization Fund. With assistance from ECICOG, the community submitted a successful application for $500,000 and administered the funds to assist with  building façade improvements to approximately thirty downtown structures in a 2+ block area, which comprises the community’s central business district. 
Main Street is the heart and soul of every small town in America. Unlike our bigger counterparts, small town America realizes that your Main Street probably reflects the economic health of your community. We've dedicated $2 million to downtown revitalization and grants and project support from ECICOG has been invaluable. -Dave Fish, Mayor

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Community Development
Tracey Achenbach
Housing Director
​319-365-9941 Ext. 134
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 nondiscrimination 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.