512931 - Iowa Thriving Communities

The Iowa Thriving Communities program provides a competitive grant to select Iowa communities that demonstrate innovative workforce housing strategies. Communities must first submit a pre‑application (deadline April 3, 2026) and, if invited, submit a full application (deadline June 5, 2026). Selected applicants will receive technical support, scoring advantages for federal housing tax credits, and statewide/national visibility, with the grant period running from July 20, 2026 through December 31, 2028. • Open only to communities that completed a pre‑application and received an invitation. • Grants focus on financial support, planning, targeted locations, leadership, workforce attraction, and community aspects. • Award announced July 20, 2026; grant funds can be leveraged with other federal housing programs (HOME, Tax Credits, etc.).