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MPSC Issues Request for Proposals for up to $5.5 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
June 24, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
February 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to $5.5 million in Michigan energy efficiency grants. The grants are funded by the Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund.
Loebsack Secures $8.6 Million in FEMA Grants for Flood-Damaged Homes
May 12, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Loebsack announces $8.6 million in FEMA funds from the Hazard Mitigation Program for Iowa City. These funds will be used to help Iowa City acquire 39 homes and one vacant lot affected by last year’s flood. This acquisition will protect the community from future damages while reducing emergency response and evacuation costs. The properties, which include 39 homes and one vacant lot, are located on Taft Speedway, Park Road, Normandy Drive, and Eastmoor Drive in the Parkview Terrace neighborhood.
More Than $8.4 Million in Loans and Grants to Iowa for Earth Day
April 22, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Development has awarded loans and grants totaling $8,449,700 to five Iowa communities through a competitive process in the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
Governor Culver Announces $10.1 Million In Federal Recovery Grants For Iowa’s Airports
March 31, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, IA - March 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Chet Culver announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will allocate $10.1 million in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to three Iowa airports in Iowa City, Sioux City, and Waterloo.
Donovan accepts $125 million Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan
March 17, 2009 Posted by HUD
State to fund housing and economic development in the wake of 2008 storms
WASHINGTON - March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today accepted a $125 million plan to support long-term disaster recovery in Iowa following last year’s series of devastating storms and flooding.
$93,517 to Iowa for Housing
March 5, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded grants totaling $93,517 to the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency and the Eastern Iowa Regional Housing Authority through the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
GOVERNOR CULVER ANNOUNCES $2.4 MILLION AWARD FROM JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION FOR PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
February 27, 2009 Posted by MacArthur Foundation
Iowa Finance Authority Granted Prestigious Funds to Preserve Affordable Housing for Families, Seniors, and Persons with Disabilities in Rural Iowa Communities
Governor Culver Announces Four Vision Iowa Grants
February 11, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Des Moines, IA - February 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Chet Culver announced $2,128,000 in grants to construct a learning and recreation center in Sheldon, a nature center in Iowa County, a sports complex in Greenfield and a library expansion in Red Oak. The state’s Vision Iowa Board approved the award at their meeting in Des Moines
Iowa Receives $189,000 in Loans and Grants from USDA
December 30, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development awarded a grant and two loans totaling $189,000 to Iowa through the Community Facility Direct Loan program and the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
$10,000 donation to new Sioux City Public Museum site announced
December 26, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
SIOUX CITY, IA - December 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Siouxland Heritage Foundation announced a $10,000 grant from The Powell Group Fund – Sioux City of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation for the “Our New Museum” capital campaign today.
Preston Accepts $72 Million Iowa Disaster Recovery Plan
December 22, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD long-term disaster funding to Iowa now tops $281 million
WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today accepted a nearly $72 million disaster plan from the State of Iowa to recover from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this year. Iowa intends to use the funding provided through HUD’s Community Development Block […]
REP. LOEBSACK RESPONDS TO RELEASE OF $125.2 MILLION IN DISASTER FUNDS
December 10, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD Announces Release of Funding for Community Development Block Grants
Washington, D.C. - December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the release of $125.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
Preston accepts $85 million Iowa disaster recovery plan
September 24, 2008 Posted by HUD
HUD funding to support housing, small business, and infrastructure programs
WASHINGTON - September 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today accepted an $85 million disaster plan from the State of Iowa to recover from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this year.
FEMA Grants Vary Case by Case in Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
August 18, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, IA - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A key goal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is to help disaster victims in counties receiving a presidential disaster declaration get into livable homes and begin the process of recovery.
3 Million In FEMA Grants To Iowa Emergency Management
August 8, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
DES MOINES, Iowa - August 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Chet Culver and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) will receive $3.3 million in FEMA grants.
