$15 Million in Disaster Recovery Housing Grants Awarded
The Iowa Economic Development Administration (IEDA) recently awarded CDBG-Disaster Recovery funding that will create 129 new housing...
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STORIES
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Anamosa to Start Second Phase of Downtown Revitalization
The City of Anamosa will receive a $650,000 CDBG-Downtown Revitalization award for the second phase of their storefront remodeling...
- Mar 21
- 1 min
ECIHTF Receives $177,360 Housing Rehabilitation Award
The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines’ Affordable Housing Program recently awarded a $177,360 grant submitted by the ECICOG...
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Deadline Approaching for Intent to Qualify for Broadband Intervention Zone
The application for the Intent to Qualify (ITQ) for designation of a Broadband Intervention Zone through the Iowa Office of the Chief...
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Additional Derecho Recovery Grants Now Available
This phase of the special CDBG funding for derecho recovery has three components: tree canopy and replanting (Linn and Benton counties),...
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Downtown Mentors Available
As part of the implementation of Envision East Central Iowa, several seasoned economic development professionals in our region have...
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Iowa Energy Office Seeks Input on New Grant Program for Energy Efficiency Projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is conducting a survey that will aid in the development of the Energy Efficiency and...
- Feb 21
- 1 min
Up to $250,000 Available in Loans to Organizations or Entities for Linn County Housing Initiatives
The Board of Directors of the Housing Fund for Linn County (HFfLC) is making up to $250,000 available in loans to for-profit or nonprofit...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
CDBG Derecho Recovery Applications Top $22 Million
On January 12, ECICOG’s Housing Department submitted 11 applications to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for more than $22 million...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Washington Awarded $400K Home Rehabilitation Grant
The City of Washington will receive a $400,000 share of a $4 million grant from the Home Rehabilitation Block Grant Pilot Program made...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Surface Transportation Block Grant Application Available Now
The Region 10 Regional Planning Affiliation (RPA 10), which is staffed by ECICOG, recently announced the opportunity for local...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Walker Completes Goal Setting and Capital Improvement Plan
On January 4, the City of Walker completed a goal setting and capital improvement plan with help from ECICOG. The project began in...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Housing Trust Funds Receive Record Awards
In December, the Iowa Finance Authority awarded a record $11 million to the state’s 26 Local Housing Trust Funds, two of which are...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Check Out Our 2022 Annual Report
The ECICOG 2022 Annual Report is printed and available online. This year’s report focuses on the projects and grants administered by each...
- Jan 26
- 1 min
Welcome New ECICOG Fellow Justice Inkoom!
In January, Justice Inkoom started in the position of ECICOG Planning Fellow. Justice has a doctorate from the University of Bonn...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
ECICOG Receives NADO Impact Award for Watershed Work
ECICOG was recognized by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its work with the Iowa Watershed Approach over...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Washington County Minibus Facility Renovation Complete
Washington County Minibus facility hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house in October to celebrate an extensive renovation, which was...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Iowa City Completes Five-Year Strategic Plan
In March, the City of Iowa City engaged ECICOG to assist with the development of a five-year strategic plan. The multifaceted planning...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
$412,105 EDA Grant to Expand Rural Ideas Network
In partnership with ECICOG, the Rural Ideas Network has been awarded a $412,105 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA)...
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Kirkwood Awarded $792,848 Grant to Remodel Hangar for Training Future Aircraft Mechanics
Kirkwood Community College received a grant from the Economic Development Administration to renovate a hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport...
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$15 Million in Disaster Recovery Housing Grants Awarded
The Iowa Economic Development Administration (IEDA) recently awarded CDBG-Disaster Recovery funding that will create 129 new housing...
Joe Bauer
Anamosa to Start Second Phase of Downtown Revitalization
The City of Anamosa will receive a $650,000 CDBG-Downtown Revitalization award for the second phase of their storefront remodeling...
Joe Bauer
ECIHTF Receives $177,360 Housing Rehabilitation Award
The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines’ Affordable Housing Program recently awarded a $177,360 grant submitted by the ECICOG...
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