RESILIENCE
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Strategies and actions for business, government, or development organizations to ensure ongoing viability.
Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) Resources
Fayette County Community Support Facebook Group
Address: 101 N Vine St. West Union, IA 52175
Phone: (563) 265-5248
Email: director@visitfayettecounty.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1112974059052917
Description: A Facebook group created to share information and resources for support of Fayette County residents, families, organizations, and businesses.
Section 8 Housing Program, Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
Address: 134 West Greene Street, Postville, Iowa 52162
Phone: (563) 864 - 7551
Email: rhowe@uerpc.org
Website: http://uerpc.org/regional-housing-authority.html
Description: This Section 8 Housing Program is the major effort in assisting lower-income families to live in decent, safe, and sanitary housing. This program provides assistance for low-income families in the private rental market through the HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Regional Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission
Address: 134 West Greene Street, Postville, Iowa 52162
Phone: (563) 864 - 7551
Email: rhowe@uerpc.org
Website: http://uerpc.org/revolving-loan-fund.html
Description: The purpose of the Upper Explorerland Regional Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is to provide financing to new and expanding small businesses for which credit is not otherwise available on terms and conditions, which permit completion and/or the successful operation of proposed business activities. Any project, which will create permanent employment, diversification of the local economy, or increase to the local tax base in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties, is an eligible project.
Various programs, Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)
Address: 305 Montgomery Street, PO Box 487, Decorah, IA 52101
Phone: (563) 382-8436
Email: info@neicac.org
Website: https://www.neicac.org/
Description: Child and Adult Care Food Program, EARL Public Transit, Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Development and Self Sufficiency, Family Services, Food Pantries, General Assistance, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Health Programs, Home Weatherization, Housing
COVID-19 Recovery Classes, Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC), NICC Business and Community Solutions
Address: Wilder Business Center, 1625 Hwy 150 S., P.O. Box 400, Calmar, IA 52132
Phone: (844) 642 - 2338, ext. 1399
Email: conted@nicc.edu
Website: https://nicc.augusoft.net/
Description: Specialized COVID-19 recovery classes offered at a discounted rate. Classes for leadership, marketing, software applications and non-profits.
Fayette County COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund, Fayette County Community Foundation
Address: 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Phone: (319) 287 - 9106
Email: info@cfneia.org
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/affiliates/fayette-county
Description: The intent of the fund is to be responsive to nonprofits serving Fayette County that are providing basic needs services and organizations working with individuals and families who have been disproportionately impacted by the public health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. This fund provides an opportunity for the public to give with the reassurance their donations will be used to quickly move resources to where they are most needed and to adapt to evolving needs.
Winneshiek County Community Foundation
Address: 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Phone: (319) 243-1358
Email: dthompson@cfneia.org
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/grants/grant-opportunities/22-winneshiek-county-grants
Description: Grants are available to 501(c)3 organizations and government entities serving Winneshiek County. Grants selections are made to create a better quality of life for people in Winneshiek County. A local governing committee reviews the applications from charitable organizations serving their community.
Howard County COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund, Howard County Community Foundation
Address: 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Phone: (319) 287 - 9106
Email: info@cfneia.org
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/affiliates/howard-county
Description: The Howard County COVID-19 Disaster Response Fund provides support to organizations assisting in the response and recovery efforts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The intent of the fund is to be responsive to nonprofits serving Howard County that are providing basic needs services and organizations working with individuals and families who have been disproportionately impacted by the public health and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
Allamakee County Community Foundation Grants
Address: 700 Locust St., Suite 195, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 586-2046
Email: steebo@acegroup.cc
Website: https://www.dbqfoundation.org/allamakee-county-community-foundation/grants
Description: Each year the ACCF accepts applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education and similar matters. The grant shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Allamakee County, Iowa. Entities that have a 501(c)3 designation by the Internal Revenue Service or schools or municipalities are eligible to apply for these funds. Nonprofit groups may apply for up to $20,000 for their projects.
Clayton County Foundation for the Future Grants
Address: 700 Locust St., Suite 195, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 880-6044
Email: ccff@dbqfoundation.org
Website: https://www.dbqfoundation.org/grants/ccff
Description: Grants in the areas of health and human services; education; neighborhoods and community development; environment; children, youth, and families; and arts and culture, including historic preservation. The grant shall be for the benefit of persons residing in Clayton County, Iowa. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies or affiliated with a public agency/unit of government (county, city, school) operating and providing services within Clayton County. Organizations who do not have 501(c)(3) status are encouraged to find a qualifying agency to serve as a fiscal sponsor. A 25% cash match is required.
COVID-19 Recovery Grants, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Address: 700 Locust St., Suite 195, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: (563) 588-2700
Email: peter@dbqfoundation.org
Website: https://www.dbqfoundation.org/covid-19-recovery-grants-available
Description: The Disaster Recovery Fund will provide grants to community-based organizations/service providers reducing economic, educational and health impacts on vulnerable populations during and following the pandemic as well as long-term needs that may emerge. Grants will be provided to community-based organizations/service providers active in current response and/or preparation in the areas of economic, education, and health impacts for vulnerable populations. Grants will support unmet human needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, including coordination of assistance to individuals and families and programs and services related to recovery. Examples could include: Basic needs, such as food, shelter, medical, other supplies, etc.; Mental health services; Access to education; Legal services
