Community Development & Facilities Fund

Up to $600,000 (Community Facilities); up to $150,000 with 25% match required (Pocket Parks). Annual program.

The 2026 Community Facilities application window opens May 26, 2026 and closes August 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Pocket Parks window (March–May 2026) has already closed for this cycle.

AMOUNT

Up to $600,000 (Community Facilities); up to $150,000 with 25% match required (Pocket Parks). Annual program.

AMOUNT

Up to $600,000 (Community Facilities); up to $150,000 with 25% match required (Pocket Parks). Annual program.

DEADLINE

The 2026 Community Facilities application window opens May 26, 2026 and closes August 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Pocket Parks window (March–May 2026) has already closed for this cycle.

DEADLINE

The 2026 Community Facilities application window opens May 26, 2026 and closes August 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Pocket Parks window (March–May 2026) has already closed for this cycle.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This grant is for Iowa local governments and communities, not private small businesses.

Eligible projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons as defined by HUD. Supported facility types include day care centers, senior centers, food pantries, vocational workshops, and homeless centers.

YOUR REAL ODDS

The program is competitive and runs once per year, with a cap of $600,000 per Community Facilities application.

No acceptance rate is published, but as a federally funded CDBG competitive program, demand typically exceeds supply. Projects with clear low-to-moderate income benefit and strong documentation will be stronger applicants.

WHAT IT TAKES

Confirm eligibility: project serves LMI population and is in Iowa — 1–2 days
Review 2026 Community Facilities Overview and application workshop materials on iowagrants.gov — 3–5 days
Complete and submit application on iowagrants.gov before the deadline — 2–4 weeks

WORTH KNOWING

Projects with a total cost over $250,000 (combining match and CDBG funding) trigger Buy America Buy American (BABA) requirements, which add procurement complexity—factor this in before sizing your budget.

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