Iowa Business and Commerce Grants

This program provides $5,000 grants to BIPOC LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to support their business growth through funding, education, and networking opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Woodbury County, Iowa, to implement impactful economic development projects that create jobs, enhance community services, and improve quality of life.

This program provides financial support to women, minorities, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities in Iowa to help them start or grow their small businesses through targeted coaching and assistance.

The Iowa Tourism Grant Program, funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, offers grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to Iowa-based tourism-related entities for marketing initiatives, meetings, and events that align with IEDA's marketing plan, with a total of $300,000 available for projects to be implemented in the 2025 fiscal year.

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

This grant provides financial support to Iowa businesses and farmers for projects that increase the use of local agricultural products, create jobs, and promote long-term economic growth in the farming sector.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

This program provides financial support to property owners and long-term leaseholders in downtown Decorah for exterior building renovations and the conversion of upper-story spaces into residential units, promoting economic growth and community vibrancy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational entities, local governments, and tax-exempt organizations for projects that improve the quality of life in Woodbury County, Iowa, and surrounding areas.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the greater Siouxland area for community projects that engage volunteers and address local needs.

This program provides financial support to property owners and tenants in designated urban areas of Iowa City for revitalizing and improving existing buildings, with a focus on enhancing sustainability and preserving historic structures.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Johnson County, Iowa, that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or are located in underserved areas, helping them cover operating costs and improve their physical spaces.