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Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program

Community Catalyst Building Remediation

Funds downtown redevelopment in Iowa communities by supporting remediation of vacant or underperforming commercial properties.

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The Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to support communities in revitalising their downtown areas by funding the rehabilitation or redevelopment of vacant or blighted commercial buildings. Grants of up to $100,000 are available per project, with 40% of total available funds in each cycle reserved for cities with popula…

Grants up to $100,000 for Iowa cities to rehabilitate or redevelop vacant or blighted downtown commercial buildings to stimulate economic reinvestment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov