Davenport DREAM Project

How it works

The Davenport DREAM Project is a city-run home improvement program funded by the City of Davenport. It provides forgivable grant-style assistance to homeowners in designated DREAM neighborhoods.

What the money covers

The city says the funding can be used for:

• health and safety concerns
• major mechanicals
• exterior improvements

For new homeowner assistance, the city says exterior improvements are assisted first, and remaining funds can then be used for interior improvements.

Amounts and matching

The program offers a five-year forgivable loan of approximately $20,000. The city does not state a matching requirement on the page provided.

How to apply

Applicants must contact DREAM staff at 563-326-7765 to learn more or request an application. The city says applications for new homeowners are accepted starting July 1, and that some phases use a rolling, first-come, first-served process.

Timing and deadlines

The city states:

• new homeowner applications open starting July 1
• existing homeowner inquiries are accepted from July 1 through July 31
• if more applications are received than there is funding, they are reviewed and scored

The page also notes that round details can change by funding cycle, and eligible neighborhoods are defined by the city’s DREAM neighborhood map.