Supporting Local Growth and Development

Funds for this small business loan program are intended to be used for private, for-profit businesses engaged in retail, small-industrial and/or service type businesses.

Apply for MSE Revolving Loan Fund

The CCDG loan provides financing to new or expanding businesses for which credit is not otherwise available. 

Apply for the CCDG Revolving Loan

The UERPC  loan provides financing to new or expanding businesses for which credit is not otherwise available. 

Apply for the UERPC Revolving Loan

The priorities of this loan source include job creation and retention, diversification of the local economy and public infrastructure upgrades to improve the health, safety and/or medical care of rural residents. 

Apply for the Allamakee-Clayton Electric Coop Loan

Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants are available for brick-and-mortar building projects that contribute to the development of designated Main Street Iowa districts. Highly competitive applications focus on comprehensive building rehabilitation projects that provide increased business, housing or job opportunities. Local applications for this 1:1 match program open at the end of June each year. Only one local applicant is able to advance to the stat

2023 Challenge Grant Application and Process

The Open 4 Business program encourages business development in designated Main Street Iowa districts around the state. Funding can be used for inventory, equipment, software updates, marketing, etc. but not for building rehabilitation or rent. Local applications for this program open in late January. One local applicant is selected in March or April to advance to the state level. 

Open 4 Business Application and Process

Additional grant opportunities are regularly updated in our newsletter and online. If you have a specific project and grant need in mind please join our email list to get monthly updates on additional grant opportunities.