More than $350,000 awarded in CAT grants to two projects
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More than $350,000 awarded in CAT grants to two projects
February 1, 2024 (DES MOINES) – At today’s meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded $370,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to a museum project in Grinnell and horse stable and warmup arena in Mason City.
Details for the projects receiving CAT grants follow:
Project Name: Grinnell Historical Museum Society, Grinnell
Total Project Cost: $1,507,472
Amount Awarded: $200,000
Project Description: This project includes the conversion of a former retail space into a handicap-accessible museum with temporary exhibits and permanent displays of Grinnell’s history, a collections care space, restrooms and catering kitchen.
Project Name: North Iowa Events Center – Horse Stable and Warmup Arena, Mason City
Total Project Cost: $1,090,960
Amount Awarded: $170,000
Project Description: This project includes the construction of a new 16,000-square-foot stable and warmup
arena with storage space.
The Enhance Iowa Program provides financial incentives to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa. To date, 138 CAT grants have been awarded by the board, totaling $46,805,023. The next Enhance Iowa Board meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024.
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