Regional Development Authority

10/16/2026

Grantee Spotlight: StrengthinmotherSus

RDA awarded a grant to Strength in MotherS to launch "Strong as a Mother", a program supporting mothers’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. RDA funding helped provide welcome kits with fitness tools, educational materials, and connections to local healthcare and maternal health resources. The program is now providing individualized in-home fitness and nutrition support to many pregnant and postpartum mothers, helping reduce barriers like transportation, childcare, and time constraints. Through this initiative, Strength in MotherS is expanding access to resources that empower mothers to build healthy habits and support their well-being throughout the journey of motherhood.

10/15/2026

09/14/2026

Save the Date! RDA has been a featured sponsor of Alternating Currents since its beginning in 2017. We’re so proud of Downtown Davenport, Iowa, for creating such an incredible, multi-faceted event that celebrates our community, brings people together, and showcases all that the Quad Cities has to offer!

AC TURNS 10. ⚡

What started in Downtown Davenport has grown, changed and even found its way across and down the river. But for 10 years, Alternating Currents has always been about discovery.

New artists. New sounds. New spaces. New places you might not have found otherwise.

In 2027, we celebrate a decade of AC and everything still waiting to be discovered.

SAVE THE DATE | AUGUST 12–15, 2027

A decade of Alternating Currents. We can’t wait to show you what’s next. ⚡

08/26/2026

Grantee Spotlight: CASI - Center for Active Seniors

For more than 50 years, CASI has helped older adults in the Quad Cities age with dignity by providing programs, resources, and support that promote independence and connection. After losing nearly 20% of its annual funding, RDA awarded bridge funding to help CASI stabilize operations while implementing a more sustainable financial model. With this support, CASI maintained critical staffing, expanded membership and facility revenue, strengthened community partnerships, streamlined operations through a new technology platform, and reduced administrative costs. Today, CASI is better positioned to continue serving the growing senior population in Scott County, and RDA is proud to support an organization that plays such an important role in our community.

08/24/2026

08/21/2026

🏠 The 2026 Housing Summit is TOMORROW!

Tomorrow morning, housing providers, community leaders, advocates, and partners from across our region will come together for Turning the Key: Opening New Doors to Housing Opportunities.

A special thank you to Regional Development Authority (RDA), our Presenting Sponsor, for helping make this important community conversation possible.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 8:00–11:45 AM
📍 Holiday Inn, Rock Island

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

08/21/2026

Grantee Spotlight: Leadher

Every woman deserves access to mentorship and professional development, regardless of her career stage or financial circumstances. When Lead(h)er faced a funding gap during a leadership transition, RDA provided bridge funding that allowed the organization to match all 44 women on its mentoring waitlist with experienced mentors while strengthening its long-term sustainability. Since then, Lead(h)er has expanded board engagement, increased corporate sponsorships, cultivated new donors, and reactivated its volunteer fundraising committee. RDA is proud to support Lead(h)er's mission of empowering women and strengthening the Quad Cities workforce.

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

230+ events. 600+ artists and creatives represented. Three downtowns. Four days. Free to attend.

A weekend this big doesn't happen without a whole lot of people believing in it.

To the sponsors and partners who invested in Alternating Currents 2026: thank you.

Your support helps us invest in artists, bring creative experiences into our downtowns and keep AC free and accessible to everyone who wants to be part of it.

We're incredibly proud of what we made together this weekend and incredibly grateful to have so many businesses and organizations behind it.

Take a look at the names on this graphic. These are some of the people helping make the magic of Alternating Currents possible.

Want to be part of what we make next?

We’re always looking for businesses and organizations that believe in our downtowns, artists and creative community. Let us know you’re interested in future AC sponsorship and partnership opportunities: https://www.alternatingcurrentsqc.com/partner-with-ac

08/18/2026

Grantee Spotlight: Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

RDA awarded a grant to the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities to help expand therapy services for local children by creating a new multidisciplinary sensory treatment room and renovating its therapy and event space. These improvements have increased the Center's ability to serve children on the autism spectrum while providing more space for physical therapy activities like running, jumping, and cycling. The upgraded space also supports fundraising events that help sustain the organization's mission. Serving 450–550 children each year, including many from Scott County, the Children's Therapy Center continues to provide life-changing services to families, and we're proud to support their work helping children reach their highest level of independence.