Grants & funding in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about grants & funding — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
388 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered grants & funding. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most grants & funding activity
- Linn County, IA (84)
- Polk County, IA (43)
- Fort Dodge, IA (23)
- Maquoketa, IA (23)
- Dubuque County, IA (20)
- Davenport, IA (15)
- Muscatine County, IA (13)
- Independence, IA (13)
- Waterloo, IA (13)
- Oskaloosa, IA (9)
- Bondurant, IA (8)
- Pella, IA (8)
Latest matching meetings
Polk County holds public meeting on 2027 HUD Annual Action Plan
The county is seeking public comment on the proposed 2027 Annual Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The meeting will provide an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and process.
City Council approves $1.28 M FAA grant for airport taxiway reconstruction
The Davenport City Council will vote on a series of ordinances, rezoning requests, contract awards, grant agreements, and liquor license applications. Items include a new Registered Subcontractor classification, a rezoning of 2721 North Harrison Street, and a $1,277,272 FAA grant for the Taxiway C Reconstruction…
Board will consider the Carver Trust Grant for Farley Library & Community Center
The Dubuque County Library District Board will discuss several items, including a proposed Carver Trust grant for the Farley Library and Community Center, a designation of public‑meeting notice locations under HF 2490, and a review of the Bulletin Board & Display policy. They will also receive reports on finances…
Council will consider a $25,000 grant match to fund River Bend Transit service
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a grant match request for River Bend Transit, seeking a $25,000 local contribution to cover half of an estimated $50,000 FY2027 service cost for Le Claire, Eldridge and Princeton. The council will also review the engineering services agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the…
City Council to award $6.5 million water and sanitary project contract
The Bondurant City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Water Transmission and Sanitary Force Main Project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a vicious dog determination and vote on several infrastructure payments and grant applications.
Commission will decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for signs at 101 High Ave W.
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage proposed by First State Bank at 101 High Avenue West. Commissioners will also review a draft attendance policy for the commission. The meeting includes a report on the CORE downtown grant for the FY2027 project…
Commission to discuss FY 2027 Work Plan and grant update
The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the FY 2027 Work Plan and review the FY27 Historic Preservation Grant update. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from April 29, 2026, and a discussion on the Lincoln Highway Kiosk.
Board of Health to review waiver petition for 1763 St. Catherine Rd
The Dubuque County Board of Health will consider a waiver petition for a property in Bellevue. The board will also receive environmental and monthly reports and address public inquiries regarding grant funding and opioid settlement applications.
EDAB meets to discuss downtown and urban loop projects
The Economic Development Advisory Board will convene to review notes from a previous meeting and receive updates on the Catalyst Grant for 7025 Douglas, the Downtown Urbandale project, the Urban Loop's ten-year anniversary, and the Urbandale Uplift initiative.
Council to approve $121,776 payment for Summit Street water main project
The Center Point City Council will consider several resolutions, including a payment of $121,776.23 to Rathje Construction for the Summit Street Water Main Project. Other items include the first reading of Ordinance #517, approval of a final plat for the Klawiter First Addition, and an agreement with the Iowa Economic…
Commission votes on runway project completion and hangar rental policy changes.
The Fort Dodge Regional Airport Commission will vote to finalize the Runway 12/30 rehabilitation project and update hangar rental rules for aviation tenants. Staff also presented monthly passenger traffic data, budget performance figures, and progress reports on terminal renovations and equipment procurement. These…
Tree Board to discuss resignation, grant, and maintenance bids
The Maquoketa Tree Board will review its budget, discuss the resignation of a member, and consider accepting a tree planting grant and maintenance bids. The meeting will also address specific tree complaints.
Commission discusses Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant program
The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing the development of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program. The City has received authorization from the National Park Service and is coordinating with Stickley Morton Architects for application assistance and design development.
Airport Commission to decide on farm lease renewal and hangar repairs
The Oskaloosa Airport Commission will discuss renewing the farm lease at the airport, which expires February 28, 2027. They will also review the inspection of hangar doors needing repairs, and consider insurance renewal, unspent grant money, and a storm water pollution prevention plan. The commission will approve…
Council to finalize Sugar Creek Landing rezoning
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to a planned development. It will also give final approval to rezone 68 acres from agricultural to residential for Sugar Creek Landing. Other major items include updating bicycle regulations to cover personal transportation devices…
Council to vote on water deal with Valero, facade grant, transit pact
The Charles City Council will decide on an amendment to the water usage agreement with Valero Renewable Fuels LLC, approve a facade improvement grant for Lou James & Company at 413 N Main Street, and set a public hearing on a Unified Development Ordinance amendment regarding variance standards. They will also consider…
Council to approve $5,724.87 payment to MCSA for CDBG-CV grant
The Muscatine City Council will consider approving a bill of $5,724.87 to MCSA during this special meeting. The cost will be reimbursed through the Community Development Block Grant - CV (CDBG-CV) grant. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
Pella Airport Committee votes on runway expansion options
The Airport Committee will vote on the preliminary Airport Layout Plan and three options: runway extension, widening to 100 feet, and adding a crosswind runway. They will also discuss a 2026 CIP grant status and a new fundraising foundation for land acquisition.
Council reviews poultry regulations, Kenwood Ave property transfer, and Cambrex plan.
The Charles City Council holds a planning session to discuss several municipal matters before taking formal action. Key topics include amending the Cambrex urban renewal plan, transferring city-owned properties on Kenwood Avenue, and continuing deliberations on poultry operations within city limits. Staff will also…
Council to approve water main repairs and sign regulation public hearing
The Center Point City Council will approve FY2026 transfers, a water main repair contract, and a downtown grant. The council will also set a public hearing for new sign regulations.
Council to approve shared police officer with Our Lady of Peace school
The New Providence Borough Council will vote on a shared service agreement with Academy of Our Lady of Peace for a Special Law Enforcement Officer. Other actions include adopting the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, authorizing grant applications for recreation and greening, and approving a…
Airport commission to discuss taxilane expansion for Kent jet
The Airport Advisory Commission will review project closeouts for lighting and taxilane, a grant for an SRE building, and tree removal. They will also discuss expanding a taxilane to accommodate a Kent jet and committee member numbers. A new commission member is pending council approval on June 23.
Board to decide on new campsite reservation system and related fees
The Linn County Conservation Board will discuss and vote on implementing a new campsite reservation system. It will also consider a fee amendment for 2027 recreation season facilities. Additional items include a grant proposal for a trail extension, trail closures to snowmobiles, and several contract and easement…
Council to hear public hearing on $1.5M neighborhood revitalization project
The council holds a public hearing and votes on plans, specs, and contracts for the CDBG Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Project, awarding two owner-occupied housing rehab contracts totaling $54,978 to Factory Services. The consent agenda includes approvals for licenses, contracts, purchases, and resolutions…
Committee to discuss low-income grants and rental inspections
The Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Committee will discuss updates to the Low- and Moderate-Income grant program, historic preservation urban revitalization areas, and objectives for the Urban Revitalization plan. They will also consider a rental inspection program. The meeting includes review of previous minutes…
Library board to vote on FY27 officers, Illinois township contracts
The Library Board of Trustees will consider approving the FY27 slate of officers (President Tony Loconsole, Vice President Steve Truitt, Secretary Kraig Reed) and multi-year contracts with three Illinois townships for library services, totaling $11,213.14. The board will also ratify bills for payment and receive…
Board to approve septic tank inspection agreement with DNR
The Board of Supervisors will consider two resolutions: an agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for commercial septic tank cleaner inspections, and a resolution granting signatory authority to staff for a contract with the Iowa Department of Health for a private well grant program.
Board to vote on rural land use change for 68 acres near Tower Terrace Road
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to amend the Rural Land Use Map, changing 68.45 acres on Tower Terrace Road from Metro Urban Service Area to Rural Residential Development. Other items include approving a preliminary plat for Otter Creek Reserve First Addition (23 lots), awarding a…
Board to consider $5,882.70 grant for upper story renovation at 114 W Platt St.
The Maquoketa Downtown Incentives Board will review a request for a $5,882.70 grant to fund an upper-story renovation at 114 W Platt St. The committee will verify completed work and paid invoices before recommending the payment. The meeting also includes routine administrative items and a public comment period.
State law caps local emergency management budget growth at 3%
The Emergency Management Commission will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, discuss the director's proposal for a duty‑officer flex‑time schedule, consider a motion to adopt new outdoor warning siren testing criteria, and note the recent state legislation that limits local property‑tax budget growth for the…
City Council to consider rezoning and housing grants
The Rock Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing to rezone 706 S. 9th Ave. from residential to commercial and consider two housing grants. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and committee reports.
City Council to approve Development Agreement with The Manchester Locker
The council will consider approving a Development Agreement with The Manchester Locker, authorizing annual tax increment payments and pledging certain tax increment revenues to fund the agreement. Additional items include approval of downtown incentive grants, engineering service payments, a salary resolution…
Airport commission approves $458K FAA equipment grant and hangar lease
The Fort Dodge Regional Airport Commission will review monthly passenger traffic and budget performance reports, approve a $458,509 FAA equipment grant agreement, and authorize a private aircraft lease for Hangar B-1. Commissioners will also discuss ongoing construction projects, including runway rehabilitation and…
Tree Board to discuss 2026 planting grants and stump removal list
The Tree Board will review its current budget and expenses. Members will consider applications for the 2026 IRA Tree Planting Grant and approve a list for tree and stump removals. The board will also discuss selecting a professional arborist.
Committee considers new policy for police traffic detail grant reimbursements
The committee will review May bank and credit card statements and April YMCA financials. A key discussion involves a proposed policy to allow the city to compensate salaried police employees using GTSB grant funds for traffic detail work.
Board to award opioid settlement funds and MAT RFPs
The Dubuque County Board of Health will consider awarding $200,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for general applications and $100,000 for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) proposals. The meeting is open to public comment via Zoom.
Committee to review blight assessment for Huber Street
The Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Committee will discuss a blight assessment for Huber Street, review Urban Revitalization Guidelines, and discuss a potential grant program. They will also receive an update on low- and moderate-income areas and set future meeting dates.
Board to consider grant application for Broadway Ave crossing elimination project
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will vote on a grant application for the Broadway Avenue Phase 2 crossing elimination and safety improvements project. Other actions include approving professional service agreements for bridge and intersection projects, contracts for lead remediation at several Des Moines…
Public hearing set on zoning ordinance amendments
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. The board will also vote on resolutions to approve FY2027 funding for the Rural County Transportation Program (RCTP), a road maintenance contract with Midwest Contractors Inc. for S John Deere Rd, and a…
Grandview City Council to consider $1.5 million water system grant application
The City Council will discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget timeline and local option elections. The body will also consider resolutions for park improvements and non-discrimination compliance.