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Grant Writing & Administration

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ECICOG has extensive experience writing and administering grants of many kinds. Communities can benefit from a wide variety of federal and state funding sources including CDBG, USDA and EDA grant programs, as well state grants from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Transportation (IDOT). Our staff can help you connect your projects to a funding source and relieve you of the burden of administering complex grant reporting requirements.

Belle Plaine Downtown Revitalization 

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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For Waste or Environmental:
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Jennifer Fencl
Environmental Services Director
​​jennifer.fencl@ecicog.org
​319-365-9941​ ext. 131
For Housing:
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Tracey Achenbach
Housing & Community Development Director 
​tracey.achenbach@ecicog.org
319-289-0072
For Transportation:
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Mary Rump
Transportation Director
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mary.rump@ecicog.org
​319-365-9941​ ext. 128
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700 16th St. NE Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-365-9941
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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. 
  • About
    • Announcements
    • Employment
  • Our Region
  • Services
    • Facilitation
    • Grant Writing & Administration
    • Project Funding & Management
    • Data Analysis & Mapping
    • Planning & Technical Assistance
  • Program Areas
    • Business Loans >
      • Business and COVID Recovery Loans
      • Cedar Rapids Loan
      • Czech Village/NewBo Loan
      • Cedar Rapids MICRO Loan
      • MedQ Loan
      • Marion Loan
      • Swisher Loan
    • Community Development
    • Environmental Services >
      • Belle Plaine Organics Management Pilot Program
    • Housing >
      • East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund
      • Housing Fund for Linn County
      • PATCH Program
      • Home Buyers Assistance
    • Transportation
    • Economic Development
  • Documents
  • Funding
  • Contact Us