Community Catalyst Grant - Now accepting pre-applications

​The Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program assists communities with the redevelopment or rehabilitation of buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community. Strong applications will show the potential of catalytic economic growth in the 
community; improve appearances and safety; make use of underutilized property, exhibit appropriate design standards; and be well-funded. Economic growth may include the creation of additional jobs, growth of new or existing businesses, development of new housing units, 
increase property values or potential population growth. Maximum grant is $100,000. Only one application per community; the City of Fort Dodge would be the applicant. Because Fort Dodge has been designated as a "Thriving Community," applications with a housing component will get bonus points. Inquiries are now being accepted through January 10, 2025 by contacting info@mainstreetfd.org. 

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Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant

CLOSED UNTIL 2025 Each year, Main Street Fort Dodge seeks pre-applications for Main Street Iowa’s Challenge Grant program. All Iowa Main Street districts, including Main Street Fort Dodge, are eligible for the Main Street Challenge Grant funds. Main Street Fort Dodge may apply on behalf of ONE project. All pre-applications will be reviewed and scored by Main Street Fort Dodge’s selection committee in July. The highest scoring pre-application will be invited to help Main Street Fort Dodge prepare a full Challenge Grant Application to be submitted to Main Street Iowa by early September 2025. Recipients will be notified in November if our local Fort Dodge’s project was selected for funding. If awarded, the project will need to be completed within 24 months of grant award notification. Eligible projects must be within the district boundary. State awards will be dispersed to chosen beneficiaries by the local Main Street district organization. Contact info@mainstreetfd.org for details.