Community Attraction and Tourism

CAT and RECAT applications will be accepted starting immediately through April 15. Regular application deadlines will apply following April 15, 2009.

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The Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Program supports projects that promote recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment attractions that are available to the general public. There is no minimum or maximum award amount. Funding for the CAT program is through an appropriation by the Iowa legislature. The CAT program receives $12 million annually through fiscal year 2013.

• Notice of Intent to Apply [MS Word: 31k]
• Application & Instructions  [PDF: 108k]   [MS Word: 200k]
• Minority Impact Statement [MS Word: 33k] [PDF: 14k]
• Final Report Form — [PDF: 23k]   [MS Word: 38k]
  Completion of the Final Report Form is required as a part of the CAT Agreement close out process.
• Community Attraction & Tourism Administrative Rules

Administrative Rules

View the Vision Iowa legislation enacted by the 78th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature. (Enter Senate File 2447)

Review & Award Flow Chart