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MAIN STREET FORT DODGE RESOURCES

Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant

Main Street Fort Dodge is currently seeking pre-applications for Main Street Iowa’s full Challenge Grant Application. All Iowa Main Street districts, including main Street Fort Dodge, are eligible for the Main Street Challenge Grant funds. Main Street Fort Dodge may apply on behalf of ONE project. All pre-applications will be reviewed and scored by Main Street Fort Dodge’s selection committee. The highest scoring pre-application will be invited to help Main Street Fort Dodge prepare a full Challenge Grant Application to be submitted to Main Street Iowa by no later than 3 PM on August 1, 2024. Main Street Fort Dodge will be notified November 7th if our local Fort Dodge’s project was selected for funding. If awarded, the project will need to be completed within 24 months of grant award notification. Eligible projects must be within our district boundary. State awards will be dispersed to chosen beneficiaries by the local Main Street district organization. Contact Main Street Fort Dodge director@mainstreetfd.org or call the office at 515.573.3172 for details.

Main Street Iowa Technical Assistance  

Design & Business assistance is provided to downtown property owners and tenants as a free service through the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Main Street Iowa program. The Design Specialists will provide design recommendations and develop conceptual renderings for each proposed project. The Business Specialist will provide economic development assistance as well as one-on-one business consultations. Contact Main Street Fort Dodge director@mainstreetfd.org or call the office at 515.573.3172 for the Main Street Iowa Design Assistance Form.

Market Analysis  

Learn more about our existing business mix, customer demographics, and housing trends. This information can be helpful when planning a new business or developing a marketing campaign.

Open 4 Business  

CLOSED UNTIL 2025. Main Street Iowa is excited to offer this program to help encourage business development efforts in Iowa’s Main Street districts around the state! Sustainable businesses that will grow and thrive is the desired outcome! The OPEN 4 BUSINESS competition is a chance for businesses within the Downtown Fort Dodge district to compete for up to $28,000 to support their business development. 

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Guidelines from previous years:​

Marketing Flyer

Competition Guidelines

Contest Rules

Scoring Criteria

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