Iowa Launches New Grant Program to Expand Capacity for Training Workers in High-Demand CareersCareer Training Physical Expansion Grants will help grow apprenticeship programs statewide.DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) today is announcing the launch of the Career Training Physical Expansion Grant Program (CTPE), a new state-funded initiative designed to help Iowa community colleges, trade unions, and private sector apprenticeship programs expand their physical...
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The Iowa Energy Center Grant program is funded by gas and electric utilities across the state of Iowa and is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.This competitive grant program provides grants to eligible applicants for projects that provide a benefit to Iowa ratepayers. A ratepayer is defined as a customer who pays for an electric or natural gas utility service in the state of...
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The Macomber Entrepreneurial and Transactional Law Clinic (ETC) has a dual commitment. The ETC is committed to serving as a valuable legal advisor and counselor to under-resourced and traditionally under-served owners and founders of small businesses and nonprofit organizations across the State, with a focus on empowering local and rural Iowa communities. At the same time, the ETC is dedicated to being an instrumental part...
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A resource to assist with business evaluation when looking at transition/business succession.
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Created by legislation passed in 2025, the Seed Investor Tax Credit is designed to encourage early-stage investments in innovative Iowa businesses.The Seed Investor Tax Credit program incentivizes individuals or entities to invest in high-potential startups, helping to stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth.The program focuses on key growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, bioscience, finance and insurance, and technology.
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The Rural BOOST program aims to provide teams of experts to assist passionate community and business leaders in developing intentional plans for next step growth. This program is designed for rural communities and nonprofits to receive personalized technical assistance for identifying and implementing action steps to launch into the next stage of success. The Rural BOOST program is designed to assist communities which have plateaued...
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Like New Market Tax Credits, the Opportunity Zones program is restricted to qualifying census tracts in Buena Vista and Emmet counties.
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This one-time, corporate income tax credit is available to participants in the New Jobs Training (260E) Program. Iowa offers this credit as an incentive for businesses that provide additional training to employees and expand their workforce.
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The High-Quality Jobs (HQJ) program provides qualifying businesses assistance to offset some of the costs incurred to locate, expand or modernize an Iowa facility.
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