Two communities in the Raccoon Valley Radio-listening area are receiving Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants for building improvement projects.

Main Street Guthrie Center is receiving a $70,000 grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the Guthrie Activity Center project, and Greenfield Chamber/Main Street is receiving a $75,000 grant for the 358 Public Square project.

A total of $950,000 in grants were announced for 13 Iowa communities Friday. The grants will benefit local improvement projects including upper story renovations, movie theater restoration and expansions, restaurant start-ups and improvements, and more.