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Iowa Business and Commerce Grants

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Commercial Exterior (Façade) Grant and Signage Grant
$5,000
Iowa County Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property and business owners in Iowa County's downtown area for exterior improvements and signage enhancements to foster a vibrant business environment.

Community Development
Small businesses
Dupaco Nonprofit Grant
$20,000
Dupaco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote affordable housing, workforce development through education and training, or small business growth to enhance community well-being.

Housing
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Program
$25,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This program provides funding and support to established for-profit businesses located in designated Main Street districts in Iowa that are looking to expand or enhance their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program
$100,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This program provides funding to Iowa cities for the remediation or redevelopment of underutilized commercial buildings to stimulate economic growth and community revitalization.

Community Development
City or township governments
Equity Fund
$5,000
PFund Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Economic Development Match Grant
$1,000,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Grant Program
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

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.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant Program
$25,000
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2024

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.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Downtown Revitalization Fund
$650,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2026

This program provides funding to small Iowa cities and counties to revitalize downtown areas by improving building exteriors and public infrastructure, enhancing safety, accessibility, and economic vitality.

Community Development
City or township governments
Downtown Economic Development Grant Program
$25,000
City of Decorah
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

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.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Target Grant
$25,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
Junior League Mildred Anderson Community Grant Program
$1,500
Siouxland Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

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

Science and Technology
County governments
Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants
$20,000
Community Foundation of Johnson County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses