State Awards Nearly $500,000 to Strengthen Rural Communities Across Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $490,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 16 communities across the state.
The funding will help expand housing, strengthen child care and encourage business and community growth.
Rural Innovation: Housing 2.0
Six communities each received $50,000 to increase and improve housing, including:
- Fairfield
- Keosauqua
- Red Oak
Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Grants of $20,000 were awarded to:
- Forest City
- Imogene
- Lake Mills
- Manchester
- West Burlington
- Clarion Development Alliance
These communities will partner with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to assess housing needs and guide local development strategies.
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Author's summary: Iowa awards $490,000 to support rural communities.
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