Cedar Rapids Economic Development Implementation Grant Program Announcement

The City of Cedar Rapids is inviting proposals from qualifying nonprofit organizations wishing to provide extended network Economic Development Services in Cedar Rapids.  A total of $205,000 is available annually per fiscal year for a two cycle starting July, 2021.

Full details on the process and all materials required to submit for funding through this RFP are available in the links below.  The deadline to submit proposals is 11:00 AM on April 30, 2021.

Questions regarding the program may be sent via email to EDservices@cedar-rapids.org

ADDITIONAL: Request for Proposals (RFP) Cedar Rapids Economic Development Implementation Grant Program (Download here.)

• Exhibit – A: List of Economic Development Priorities
• Exhibit – B: Proposal Evaluation Matrix
• Exhibit – C: Grant Proposal Form
  • Note: Exhibit C is a fillable PDF form.  It will need to be downloaded and Adobe Reader is required to access the file.  Anyone experiencing difficulty in accessing Exhibit C may request to have a copy sent by email. To request Exhibit C, contact EDServices@cedar-rapids.org, prior to the deadline for grant proposals.