332 Iowa Small Business Grants

Competition to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, government agency, academic institution, or individual for projects to reduce the mortality rate of children under the age of five. Project proposals may include, but are not limited t...

Opportunity to USA eligible female business founders to participate in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive cash prizes and a range of in-kind support. Applicants must be in one of the following industries: beverage, food, or consumer pack...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, fisheries, and educational institutions to implement and improve technological innovations in the fishing industry. The purpose of the funding is to expand the use and upgrade the level ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business support. Funding is intended to support project-related expenses that provide growth and expansion opportunities for new small businesses located in the region. Applications are limited to ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to sever...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyi...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cash gra...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage tech startups to participate in a pitch event. This competition is intended for startups looking for seed funding. Startups that are developing products that will positively impact the world are of particular i...

Grants, in-kind support, and tax exemptions to Iowa businesses in eligible regions for capital projects to improve building facades. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for both non-residential buildings that are older than...

Grant to a USA business owner to level up their business. In addition to the monetary award, the selected entrepreneur will also receive coaching, mentorship, and access to a related four-week class. The goal is to empower the business owner with tools, skills, and a m...

Opportunity for Iowa entrepreneurs in eligible counties to participate in a pitch competition. Competition finalists will receive personalized business coaching and will have the opportunity to win monetary prizes. Eligible applicants are those located in the following...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business devel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required registrat...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico small business owners for disaster recovery efforts. Funding is intended to assist businesses such as convenience stores, restaurants, and local grocery stores to bounce back after recent natural disasters. Eligible uses of funds include m...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government entities to attract tourists. The goal of the program is to improve state and local economies through the promotion of tourism. Funding is intended for expenses related to the implement...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa organizations and businesses for projects, programs, and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract visitors and generate visitor spending. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of programs and a...

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promote ge...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities to support the production, marketing, and exportation of dairy products. Funding is intend...

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

Competition for USA and Canada mom entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support women who own their own businesses as they endeavor to balance motherhood and work. Eligible applicants include first-time expecting m...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities for projects related to the exportation of dairy products as well as for sustainability pr...

Opportunity for USA women-owned small businesses and women entrepreneurs to compete for prizes, in-kind support, and media exposure. In addition to a $50,000 or $5,000 grant, the winners will receive free communication services and will be featured in an episode of the...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups and IHEs to participate in a medical device accelerator. The purpose of the program is to improve pandemic preparedness worldwide. Emphasis will be placed on methods of detecting and diagnosing pathogens in order ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will benefit m...

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to advance research and development related to ultra-rare diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Awarded applican...

Grants of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals for conservation and research programs related to sea turtles. Funding is intended to support work related to data gaps, threats, and prior...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustainabilit...

Grants to USA medical schools, healthcare institutions, medical education companies, and medical societies for medical education projects on breast cancer. Funding is intended for the continuing education of medical professionals on the importance of maintenance therap...

Grants to USA medical and health professional schools, medical societies, healthcare institutions, and medical education companies for cancer education programs benefiting allied healthcare professionals. Funding is intended for programs that teach physician assistants...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and businesses to support advances in the field of militarized humanoids. Funding is intended to support initiatives that will produce prototypes of humanoids that can engage in a wide variety of activiti...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and public entities for initiatives involving wood products. Funding is intended for projects that encourage the innovative use of wood, enhance associated value chains, and/or support deployment of wood-base...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and other entities to support fundamental research studies related to STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inte...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for developmental studies on eligible diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Diseases eligible under this fundi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa organizations and businesses in eligible regions for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended for projects within the following focus areas: water conservation, waste and energy reduction, employing nature-based solutions, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories food and beverage businesses to address urgent needs in the wake of a natural disaster. Eligible applicants are independent bar and restaurant owners that were affected by a natural disaster in the previous twelve months. ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international for-profit and nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research projects on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to accelerate the development o...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and tribal entities for research related to healthcare delivery. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more to complete....

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for health research on a broad range of topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scientific...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, Tribes, school districts, and housing authorities for research projects on the neurological effects of chronic illnesses. Applicants are advised that the required ...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the research and development of interventions related to sleep health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to conduct scientific research which includes studies with human participants. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to...

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for clinical trial research related to disease prevention and/or treatment. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complet...

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complete...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to enhance the forensic pathology field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...