Missouri River Historical Development Strengthening Siouxland Through Community Grants

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MRHD partners with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City to reinvest gaming revenue into projects that improve quality of life, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities across Woodbury County and the Siouxland region.

Cityscape at dusk featuring the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City building with a large illuminated guitar sign on top and flags nearby, parking lot with cars in the foreground, and a sky transitioning from sunset to night.

Community Investment That Creates Lasting Impact

We believe in playing for a purpose. As the nonprofit Qualified Sponsoring Organization (QSO) and official gaming license holder for Woodbury County, we partner with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Sioux City to turn gaming revenue into community impact. By Iowa law, a percentage of the casino’s gaming and sportsbook revenues comes back to us, and we’re all-in on giving it back. Through strategic grantmaking, we invest in projects and local efforts that improve quality of life for everyone. Because when our community wins, we all win.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Sioux City opened in August 2014, marking a new era of growth and community investment through MRHD. Partners with Hard Rock since 2014

Grant Programs Supporting Siouxland

  • Community Event Grant

    The Community Event Grant supports public events and activities in Woodbury County that strengthen community connections, improve quality of life, and attract residents and visitors through meaningful shared experiences.

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  • Target Grant

    The Target Grant supports small to mid-sized community projects, programs, and organizational improvements that address local needs and enhance quality of life through flexible upfront funding for facilities, equipment, technology, and program growth.

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  • Economic Development Match Grant

    The Economic Development Match Grant supports collaborative economic development projects in Woodbury County by helping organizations secure larger-scale funding through strategic partnerships and matching investments.

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  • Impact Match Grant

    The Impact Match Grant Program provides funding for large-scale community initiatives that create meaningful regional impact through projects ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.

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