We are now accepting applications for the local contest for the Challenge Grant! The Main Street Centerville Design Committee will review all local applications & select one to put forth to the state contest. Local applications are due by July 8th at 4:30pm
Important Dates for the 2024 Challenge Grant Process
- Local Contest Application released – May 7th
- State Contest Application released – June 24th
- Local Contest Application due – July 8th
- Local Winner selected – July 10th
- State Contest Application due – September 6th
- State Contest Award Announcement – November 7th
About the Challenge Grant
Each year, Main Street Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announces the availability of Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant funding. This funding is provided from a state appropriation for the Main Street Iowa Program to assist with improving the physical and economic health of the designated Main Street districts. This state appropriation will allow Main Street Iowa to offer matching Challenge Grants to participating communities for vertical infrastructure projects.
All Iowa Main Street districts, including Main Street Centerville, are eligible to apply for the Main Street Challenge Grant funds. Main Street Centerville may apply on behalf of ONE project. Eligible projects must be within our district boundary. State awards will be dispersed to chosen beneficiaries by the local Main Street Centerville organization. If interested in learning more and applying for this grant opportunity, please contact the Main Street Centerville team by emailing tourism@pactiowa.org or by calling 641-437-4102.
Past Challenge Grant Recipients
2023 – A West Side (of the Square) Story
Recipient(s): Cheryl & Zach Finch
Property Address: 306 N 12th Street
Award: $100,000
Project Description: Zach and Cheryl Finch, Centerville boomerangs, have plans to restorethe entire property. Project includes improvements to the front facade, first story commercial space and second story residential unit.
2021 – Hope 4 Howell
Recipients: Carol & Mike Belloma
Award: $100,000
2020 – Good News Read All About It
Recipient(s): Jeff Burns
Property Address: 201 N 13th Street
Award: $32,000
Project Description: Facade Rehabilitation
2019 – Putting Back The Ritz
Recipient(s): The Ritz Theater
Property Address: 119 E Van Buren Street
Award: $75,000
Project Description: Building Stabilization
