Grant Opportunities

Guidelines

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Apply Here - Deadline March 31, 2026

Name of Applicant

Name of Business

Address of Building/Business

Applicant's Phone #

Applicant's Email Address

Facade Grant (check if applicable)

Signage Grant (check if applicable)

Dollar Amount Applying for (must not exceed $5,000).

Total Cost of Project

Applicant understands that dollar amount requested must be matched 1:1. (If $2,000 is requested, $2,000 cash match required)

If the project is not funded or partially funded by ICCD, how will this impact your decision to move forward?

Applicant understands that if awarded, all grant funds are provided as a reimbursement. Project must be paid for by the applicant. Once completed, a receipt will be submitted for reimbursement.

Business/Building

Does applicant own building/business? If so, check here.

If applicant does NOT own building/business, check here. An approval letter from owner is required & can be uploaded below.

Describe your project, including a list of proposed building materials, signage type, awning type, color scheme, paint scheme, window type, architectural changes/restoration, metal/siding removal, painting prep methods. Upload any pictures below.

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Estimated Project Start Date

Estimated Project Completion Date (must be completed by 12/31/25).

Has a contractor been contacted? (not required).

Yes

Has an architecture been contacted? (not required)

Yes

Provide a detailed cost breakdown of the project. Please include materials and labor. Please be as specific as possible. Upload any cost estimates, additional pictures, etc...

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USE THIS CHECKLIST TO ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS NECESSARY TO APPLY THE ICCD FACADE/SIGNAGE GRANT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.

Owner(s) and tenant(s) both agree with the proposed projects. If applicant is a building tenant, building owner must provide letter of approval.

Project design ideas have been submitted in written format with color schemes and drawings where available. This includes any structure work or repair, paint colors, awnings, signage, etc.

Applicant has followed the Iowa Economic Development “Downtown Design Guide” where applicable.

Applicant has provided cost estimates/bids of all proposed work with itemized estimates.

If awarded, applicant agrees to submit all paid receipts at the completion of the project for reimbursement.

Applicant has followed local city requirements/ordinances.

Applicant has complied with the requirements of this program. Applicant understands any deviation(s) from the agreed upon project plan may disqualify business/building from receiving reimbursements.

Applicant understands that the policies, procedures and incentives of the Local Business Support Programs may be revised at any time without prior notice by ICCD who also retains the exclusive right to change, add to, eliminate, or modify the requirements and the incentives at any time at its discretion, with or without notice.

Applicant is prepared to provide 1:1 cash match.

Signature of Applicant

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