Organizations Can Apply For CDBG Funding To Help With Coronavirus Relief In Iowa City

Press release from the City of Iowa City:

December 1, 2020

The City of Iowa City is now accepting applications from organizations for public service projects serving low- and moderate-income residents that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Applications are due by noon on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, and can be submitted online at icgov.org/actionplan.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has notified the City of Iowa City that they will receive an allocation of CDBG-CV (Community Development Block Grant) funding to be used specifically for a community response to COVID-19.

Approximately $300,000 is available to eligible projects within the city of Iowa City.

Neighborhood Services is now accepting applications from qualified agencies to aid in the prevention of, preparation for, and response to COVID-19. All applications must serve primarily low-moderate income residents, be an eligible public service activity, and comply with the federal CDBG requirements. The agency must serve or address one of the following activities:

• Homeless prevention and services
• Child care services
• Mental health services
• Food assistance

The CDBG-CV Program Application Guide and Application can be found online at www.icgov.org/actionplan.

Upon request, staff will email or mail application materials.

Questions about these grants, or the funding process, should be directed to Neighborhood Services staff at 319-356-5121, or emailed to erika-kubly@iowa-city.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.