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GRANTS DUE IN AUGUST

*Check back regularly as grants will be updated as information becomes available*

  • FHWA Bridge Investment Program – The Bridge Investment Program is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition. It also expands applicant eligibilities to create opportunity for all levels of government to be direct recipients of program funds. Alongside states and federal lands management agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and local and tribal governments can also apply directly to FHWA, making it easier to advance projects at the local level that meet community needs. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 1, 2024.
  • Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program – Helps to carry out projects by certain Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments, including municipalities, counties, and others that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 1, 2023.
  • Iowa Traffic Safety Improvement Program (IA) – Funds to cities and counties for roadway safety improvements, research, studies, or public information initiatives. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 15, 2024.
  • Iowa REAP Parks and Open Spaces Grant (IA) – Recreational grants for the acquisition and development of open space and park areas. For more information, click here. Applications are due by August 15, 2023.
  • National Infrastructure Project Assistance (MEGA) Program – The Mega program supports large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and are likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. Eligible projects could include highway, bridge, freight, port, passenger rail, and public transportation projects of national or regional significance. Per the law, 50 percent of funds are available for projects above $500 million in total cost, and 50 percent are available for projects between $100 million and $500 million in total cost. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 21, 2023.
  • Infrastructure for Rebuilding American (INFRA) Program – The INFRA program awards competitive grants to multimodal freight and highway projects of national or regional significance to improve the safety, accessibility, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural and urban areas. Eligible projects will improve safety, generate economic benefits, reduce congestion, enhance resiliency, and hold the greatest promise to eliminate supply chain bottlenecks and improve critical freight movements. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 21, 2023.
  • Rural Surface Transporation Grant (RURAL) Program – The Rural program supports projects that improve and expand our nation’s surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas in order to increase connectivity, improve the safety and reliability of the movement of people and freight, and generate regional economic growth and improve quality of life. Eligible projects for Rural grants include highway, bridge, and tunnel projects that help improve freight and safety, and provide or increase access to agricultural, commercial, energy, or transportation facilities that support the economy of a rural area. 90% of rural funding must be awarded in $25 million or greater amounts. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 21, 2023.
  • Rural Enrichment Grant Program (IA) – The Rural Enrichment Grant program aims to support small quality-of-life projects that will create meaningful results in rural communities. Developing quality spaces for people to want to live, work, play, and engage will support the vibrancy of Iowa’s rural places. Eligible projects must be open to the public and contribute to the vitality and engagement of the community. This grant program is a result of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative’s 2018 Recommendations.  For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural Housing Assessment Grant (IA) – The Rural Housing Assessment Grants program seeks to support the use of publicly available online information through the “Profile of Iowa” tool and rural community efforts to interpret this hard data with supplemental information as well as to implement through changes to development codes, local ordinances, and housing incentives specific to their community needs. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural Innovation Grant (IA) – The Rural Innovation Grant program aims to support creative ideas that address current issues and challenges faced by rural communities associated with the themes of community investment, growth, and connection. This program is a result of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative’s 2018 Recommendations. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural Child Care Market Study Grant (IA) – The Rural Childcare Market Study Grant program seeks to support the use of data and analysis by rural communities to determine the specific needs and solutions for their area. Through a greater understanding of their geographic market, demographics, competition, and other factors, communities can be armed with the information they need to make proactive steps toward addressing their childcare challenges. Funding from the program will empower communities to partner with a third party to assess their current childcare market environment and develop strategies. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural Leadership Bootcamp Grant (IA) – The Rural Leadership program provides training, mentorship, and funding to rural communities and regions initiating leadership programs. Grantees will participate in a two-day boot camp resulting in a work plan and a one-year mentorship. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural Scale-Up Grant (IA) – The Rural Scale-Up Grant program aims to support the replication and spread of creative solutions that are addressing current issues and challenges faced by rural communities. This program is a result of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.  For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural BOOST Program (IA) – Aims to provide teams of experts to assist passionate community and business leaders in developing intentional plans for next-step growth. This pilot program is designed for rural communities, nonprofits, or employers to receive personalized technical assistance for identifying and implementing action steps to launch into the next stage of success. Rural BOOST has two tracts that target either communities or businesses.  The Rural BOOST Program is designed to assist businesses or communities which have plateaued or hit an unexpected challenge to gain momentum for new growth. Warning: Rural BOOST is not for the faint of heart.  Applicants must be committed to leading a transformation in rural Iowa if only in their own community, organization, or business. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • Rural Return Program (IA) – Program-supported creative programming that attracts new residents to move and/or work in rural communities. Grant funding supported the development and implementation of incentive programs. Across the state, there are small towns losing population or witnessing an aging population. This funding opportunity aimed at addressing that challenge by empowering communities to develop a program to attract new residents to locate within their community to live and/or work. Incentive programs could be targeting a specific profession, such as teachers or dentists; support a specific demographic, such as veterans; or celebrate local assets, such as providing recreation packages or business gifts. For more information, click here.  Applications are due by August 30, 2023.
  • MRHD Impact Match Grant – The Impact Match Grants Program provides awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 for one year to support larger-scale projects or programs. MRHD awards grants in this program to projects that create a significant impact in addressing the needs of the community and the organization’s work. This grant is not renewable and requires cost-sharing or a match. For more information, click here.  Pre-application is due by July 31, 2023. Applications are due by August 31, 2023.