The state has awarded $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to 24 projects to help nonprofit organizations expand services to help more Iowans. According to a news release, the funding doubles the original investment that was announced in May. “We received overwhelming interest in this unique grant program which highlights the passion of Iowa’s nonprofits and their positive impact on our state,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a news release announcing the awards. “These grants will invest in innovative projects that will put Iowa’s nonprofits in a better position to serve those in need.” The projects receiving grants include:

• YSS has been awarded $3 million toward the development of a youth recovery campus near Cambridge with emergency shelter, crisis stabilization, and residential addiction treatment for adolescents and young adults. The campus will provide a nature-focused setting and trauma-informed care. The total cost of the project is about $17.9 million.
• Center at Sixth in Des Moines has been awarded $3 million to purchase commercial space in the Sixth Avenue neighborhood for a nonprofit incubator where entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds will have access to mentors and tools to grow their businesses.

Funds awarded must be used by Dec. 31, 2024. Contributed rendering  of Ember Youth Recovery Campus near Cambridge.