GRANTS DUE IN APRIL
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- Community Catalyst Remediation Grant (IA) – Assists communities with the redevelopment or rehabilitation of buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community. For more information on the Community Catalyst Remediation Grant (IA), click here. Pre-applications are due by January 29, 2026. Applications are due by April 16, 2026.
- IEDA Enhance Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) – Funds for capital projects, such as trails, libraries, community centers, pavilions, entertainment venues, museums, recreational facilities, and more. (Eligible: local governments and certain nonprofits). For more information on IEDA Enhance Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT), click here. Quarterly. Applications are due by January 15, 2026, April 15, 2026, July 15, 2026, and October 15, 2026.
- South Dakota Industrial Park Road Grants – This program assists cities and towns with new industry coming to their communities and needs new or expanded access to the industry. For more information on the South Dakota Industrial Park Road Grants, click here. Applications are due by April 15, 2026, July 15, 2026, and October 15, 2026.
- Rural Innovation Grant Program (IA) – Seeks to support creative ideas that address current issues and challenges faced by rural communities associated with the themes of community investment, growth, and connection. For more information on the Rural Innovation Grant Program (IA), click here. Applications open summer of 2026.
- Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund – Charitable Giving Fund grants will be made available across communities served by Sparklight and the other Cable One family of brands (Fidelity Communications, Hargray, and ValuNet Fiber) and will concentrate support in the following priority areas: Education & Digital Literacy; Hunger Relief & Food Insecurity; Community Development. For more information on the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, click here. Applications are due by April 30, 2026.