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Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant

Grants for Iowa communities and nonprofits to develop and create recreational, cultural, educational, or entertainment facilities that enhance quality of life. Awards require broad local financial support from city, county, and private funders.

About this program

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Eligibility

Iowa communities, nonprofits, and local governments developing multiple-purpose attraction or tourism facilities. Applicants must demonstrate broad local support with financial investments from city, county, and private funders.

Requirements

  • Must demonstrate broad local fundraising support from city, county, and private sources
  • Funds primarily for vertical infrastructure (land acquisition, construction, renovation)
  • Project must serve community quality-of-life purposes