Linn County, IA

07/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/01/2024 11:36

Linn County Accepting Applications for Economic & Community Development Funds

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Linn County's Economic & Community Development Fund. Linn County created the Economic & Community Development Fund to foster and support economic growth and enhance quality of life in Linn County.

This competitive grant process is open to eligible organizations in Linn County or those with a branch location in Linn County and whose work benefits Linn County residents. This year $100,000 is available.

Grant funds must be used for projects or programs that benefit Linn County residents. Applications for programmatic and capital projects will have priority over requests for operating support. Preferred applications will be for projects/programs that accomplish the following:

  • Promote economic growth and/or community development in Linn County
  • Demonstrate return on investment dollars
  • Do not duplicate current economic development initiatives
  • Demonstrate a sustainability plan for project continuation beyond Linn County funding

The deadline to apply is July 31, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Visit the application webpage.