Certified Local Government Grant Program
This program provides funding to Iowa cities, counties, and land use districts for local historic preservation projects, including National Register nominations and educational initiatives.
The Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program is designed to support Iowa cities, counties, and land use districts that have signed a Certified Local Government Agreement with the State of Iowa and the National Park Service. The program aims to promote local historic preservation efforts through grants for National Register nominations, education projects, surveys, preservation planning, and predevelopment projects. Eligible applicants must be in good standing and current with their annual report submissions. The 2025 grant round is currently open. Draft applications are due by August 9, 2024, with final applications due by September 3, 2024. Awards are allocated to help communities develop local historic preservation programs and integrate preservation into broader planning processes.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$100,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - The grant recipient must provide a matching share with the grant. In other words, the CLG shares in the cost of the project by contributing a share (match) of project costs. The CLG share of costs can consist of cash, in-kind match or a combination of the two. CLG grants have a 60:40 match ratio.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Applicants must have a signed CLG Agreement with the State of Iowa and National Park Service and be current with annual reports.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Iowa Economic Development Authority
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