The Iowa Great Places program seeks to advance the state of Iowa’s goals for growth and economic prosperity by cultivating the unique and authentic qualities of Iowa neighborhoods, districts, communities, and regions to make them great places to live, work and visit.
Donor Name: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy):
- Re-Designation: 02/24/2022
- New Designation: 05/02/2022
Details:
Iowa Great Places may use their designation as a point of civic pride. Additionally, designated communities are eligible to apply for program grant funding; may seek technical assistance from the department and other state resources, and have access to professional development and learning opportunities through a network of experienced community leaders.
Competitive applicants at the designation stage will demonstrate a commitment to developing local assets across these core program areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Architecture
- Diversity
- The entrepreneurial incentive for business development
- Historic Fabric
- Housing Options
- Natural Environment
- Amenities
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must be one of the following types of entities. Entities who do not meet these requirements are not eligible to apply.
- Federally tax-exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations incorporated and physically located in Iowa.
- Physical location is defined as maintaining a current home office and registered agent address in Iowa defined by Iowa Code 490.501 as well as maintaining a primary staff presence physically located and working in Iowa.
- Unit of the local, county, or federally recognized tribal government physically located in Iowa.
- Municipal agencies with 28E agreements are physically located in Iowa.
For more information, visit Iowa Great Places.