The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently awarded $930,808 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities around the state. These grants help redevelop under used buildings as a way to grow and further invest in Iowa’s historic main streets. One Southeast Iowa town was selected. Samantha Meyer, With Main Street Washington talks to KILJ about what they will be doing with the funds.
Main Street Washington received $100,000 to rehabilitate and restore a long-vacant building at 106 South Iowa Ave.
The funding will be distributed in the form of matching grants to the selected Main Street programs. Meaning the Building owner came up with 100k in funds and 100k was given in the grant. The building owner estimates around $250,000 going into this entire project. The construction is expected to be done late spring or early summer.