Upcoming Community Catalyst Application Workshops The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) provides grants through the Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program to communities for the redevelopment, rehabilitation of vacant or underutilized buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community.
Strong applications will:
Show the potential of catalytic economic growth in the community
Improve appearances and safety; make use of underutilized property
Exhibit appropriate design standards
Be well-funded
Economic growth may include the creation of additional jobs, growth of new or existing businesses, development of new housing units, increase property values or potential population growth.
A mandatory pre-application process will precede the official grant application. A city, the eligible applicant, must apply and provide financial and/or in-kind resources. A portion of funds will be awarded to cities with populations under 1,500. Funds will be available for the rehabilitation of one commercial building per community or two adjacent buildings with the same ownership.
IEDA is offering four regional application workshops across the state. Workshops will include program details, deadlines for pre-applications and the actual formal application process. Pre-registration is encouraged.
September 20 Perry - 1:00-3:00 p.m. / Hotel Pattee – 1112 Willis Avenue
September 21 Fairfield - 10:00-Noon / Fairfield Public Library – 104 W. Adams Avenue
September 22 Independence - 10:00-Noon / Allerton Brewing Company – 110 1st Street E.
September 26 Hull - 1:00-3:00 p.m. / Farmers Mutual – 1010 Main Street
