15Jan 2021 by UERPC
Call for Applications for Multimodal Transportation Grants

Call for Applications for Multimodal Transportation Grants

Announcements, Grants
The Transportation Policy Board of Regional Planning Affiliation 1 (RPA-1) in northeast Iowa is pleased to announce the call for applications for Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives Program (Iowa’s TAP) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding for diverse transportation projects in our region and communities. Eligible projects for Iowa’s TAP funding include construction of walking and bicycling infrastructure such as sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, bicycle facilities, and paved multi-use trails, as well as certain community improvement and environmental mitigation activities. STBG funding can be used for all of the previously mentioned Iowa’s TAP eligible projects, as well as construction and reconstruction of roads, streets, and bridges. Because all projects eligible for Iowa’s TAP funding are also eligible for STBG funding, applicants for Iowa’s TAP eligible projects may apply to both programs…
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08Jun 2020 by UERPC
UERPC Receives Funding

UERPC Receives Funding

Announcements, Grants
UERPC Receives Funding to Assist with Electric Vehicle Market Analysis Project in Northeast Iowa Upper Explorerland recently received a $12,000 grant from the Northeast Iowa Funders Network (NEIFN) and a $1,200 Economic Development Cost Share Program Award from Dairyland Power Cooperative and the Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative (ACEC) to help support an Electric Vehicle (EV) market analysis and acceleration project in Northeast Iowa. Working in coordination with the Winneshiek Energy District and other energy, community and economic development partners, the project is intended to grow the EV market through: Technical assistance (TA) to employers for workplace chargingTA and potentially cost-share to communities for public chargingA regional study of EV market, infrastructure, and economic issuesOngoing community engagement The application review and award process for an Iowa Energy Center grant sought in support of this…
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23Jan 2020 by UERPC
STBG & Iowa’s TAP Transportation Grants – Apps due Feb. 28

STBG & Iowa’s TAP Transportation Grants – Apps due Feb. 28

Announcements, Grants, RPA
Applications for Iowa’s Transportation Alternatives Program (Iowa’s TAP) and Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds are now available for the UERPC region. These programs support diverse transportation projects within our region, from streets and bridges to sidewalks and transit. The current applicaiton cycle is for funding in federal fiscal year 2024. Eligible applicants include all public agencies and local governments within the RPA-1 region that have jurisdiction over public rights-of-way for transportation (including walking and bicycling facilities); public transportation agencies; and agencies with transportation planning responsibilities. RPA-1 includes the Counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek and public agencies and local governments with jurisdictions therein. For more information, contact Aaron Detter at 563-382-6171, ext. 1203 or adetter@uerpc.org.  Application are due February 28, 2020 and can be found on the UERPC website.
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15Jan 2020 by UERPC
NEIRHTF Announces State Housing Trust Fund Dollars

NEIRHTF Announces State Housing Trust Fund Dollars

Announcements, Grants
The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) is excited to announce they were awarded State Housing Trust Fund dollars of $229,763.  State Housing Trust Fund dollars are partnered together with local match to assist limited income households in our five-county region of Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek.  Applications are available for first-time homebuyers, homeowners, landlord/for-profit organizations or non-profit organizations to promote and create affordable housing activities.  Funding availability can go up to $10,000 in the form of a grant or low-interest rate loan.  For an application or more information on the NEIRHTF program, please contact Sarah at 563-864-7551, ext. 1101.  Applications are also available in our housing section on our website, Click Here.
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17May 2019 by UERPC

Iowa DOT Now Accepting for State Rec Trails Funding Cycle

Announcements, Grants
The Iowa DOT is now accepting applications for the annual State Recreational Trails program funding cycle. Applications shall be either received via email by 5:00 pm to peggy.riecken@iowadot.us or postmarked by July 1, 2019. An email submission must still be followed by receipt of a single signed color original of the completed application via U.S. mail. The appropriation for State Fiscal Year 2020 (SFY 2020) is $1.5 million. Please note, the application form has been revised for this year’s cycle. If you are working from a previously prepared application, be sure to update to the new format and questions before submitting. All hardcopies shall be submitted via U.S. mail to: State Recreational Trails ProgramIowa Department of TransportationSystems Planning Bureau800 Lincoln WayAmes, IA 50010 Please contact Debra Arp, Grant Program Administration Team Leader, at debra.arp@iowadot.us, if you…
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24Aug 2016 by UERPC

Bank of the West Charitable Investment Grant

Grants
A grant from Bank of the West’s Charitable Investments program, was awarded to Upper Explorerland’s Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) on behalf of Winneshiek County Development, Inc., in the amount of $4,000 to benefit the organization's housing programs throughout northeast Iowa. The NEIRHTF serves all of Allamakee, Clayton, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties. The goal of this program is to develop, redevelop, rehabilitate, and renovate single-family and/or multi-family owner-occupied and rental dwellings. These funds can be used for roof repair, furnace repair and replacement, energy efficiency updates, electrical and plumbing, handicap accessibility, homebuyer assistance, etc. For more information about the program, please contact Lori Brockway or Sarah Snitker at 563-864-7551 or by visiting Click Here!
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18Jan 2016 by UERPC

American Heart Association Hosts Safe Routes to School Legislative Breakfast at Iowa State Capitol

Announcements, Grants
The American Heart Association of Iowa held their first Legislative Breakfast of 2016 on Wednesday, January 13th at the Iowa State Capitol focusing on the need for a state funded Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program.  As a federally-funded program, SRTS provides the financial resources to repair sidewalks, hire crossing guards, and remove the barriers that discourage parents from allowing their students to walk to school.  Because Iowa has received limited federal funds, the American Heart Association is encouraging the state legislature to invest $1.8 million to create a state-funded Safe Routes to School program. Supporters and volunteers from across the state joined the American Heart Association at the Iowa State Capitol to talk with their lawmakers about why they support a state-funded SRTS program due to the health, safety…
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13Jan 2016 by UERPC

Funds Available for First Time Homebuyers

Announcements, Grants, Housing
Upper Explorerland RPC has funding to assist First Time Homebuyers and Qualified Veterans with down payment and rehabilitation assistance in the Cities of Decorah, Oelwein, Elkader or Marquette. With these IFA funds, homebuyers can receive up to $24,999 in assistance for rehabilitation and down payment assistance.For an application and more information on the First Time Homebuyer Program, please contact Upper Explorerland RPC, at 563-864-7551 and ask for Sarah Snitker, ext. 101 or Michaela Collins, ext. 102. Application can be obtained online at www.uerpc.org. News ReleaseDownload
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29Dec 2015 by UERPC

Funding Available for Homeowners

Announcements, Grants, Housing
NEIRHTF ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) is accepting applications for housing rehabilitation\improvement projects.  Applicants can be low-moderate income homeowners, landlord/for-profit organizations or non-profit organizations to promote and create affordable housing activities.  All applicants must be in one of the four counties of Allamakee, Clayton, Howard, and Winneshiek. Eligible projects include rehabilitation and repair of existing housing, including, but not limited to: Roofs, windows, siding, plumbing electrical, energy efficiency, lead paint issues, and handicap accessibility. For more information on the NEIRHTF, please contact Upper Explorerland RPC, at 563-864-7551 ext. 111 for Mary Huinker, or you can obtain an application online at www.uerpc.org. This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider. NEIRHTF News ReleaseDownload
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01May 2015 by UERPC

FREE Informational Session on Financing Sources for Businesses

Announcements, Grants
Clayton County Development Group in Elkader the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Cedar Rapids and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission in Decorah are holding an informational session on various sources of financing for start-up & existing businesses.  SBA, a federal government agency devoted to assisting small & medium-sized businesses, will have a representative discussing business loan options, and Clayton County Development Group and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission will have a representative discussing RLF funds available for businesses.  The 1-1/2 hour session, including questions & answers, will take place on Tuesday, May 12th starting @ 5:30 PM at Clayton County Office Building at 600 Gunder Rd. in Elkader, Iowa.  Register today to attend contact Darla Kelchen at 563-245-2201. WHAT:       Free informational session on sources of money for businessesWHO:        New/start-up…
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