Pioneered by Keep Iowa Beautiful, the Derelict Building Program is now sponsored by the Iowa DNR and offers Iowa communities of 5,000 or fewer residents’ financial assistance to address neglected structures that have sat vacant for at least six months.
The application deadline for FY 2023 is Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 for applicants who are seeking funding assistance with conducting asbestos inspections, asbestos abatement, structural engineering analysis, phase I and phase II site assessments, building deconstruction, and building renovation expenses.
To learn more and to submit an application for FY23, visit https://keepiowabeautiful.org/grants-scholarships/grants/derelict-building-grant/