Financial Assistance
In Western Iowa, companies are offered the help they need to secure solid footing for business growth in the new economy. Iowa policy-makers are finding ways to keep the road clear for business development by helping control costs. Through tax policy, job-training initiatives, enterprise zones and attractive financial incentives, the state of Iowa offers advantages that can greatly lower business expenses and keep revenues working for growth. Click on the links below for information on programs and tax incentives Western Iowa businesses can bank on for success.
- Economic Development Administration
- Iowa Department of Economic Development
- Iowa Department of Transportation — RISE Grant
- Iowa Finance Authority — Housing
- Iowa Finance Authority — Economic Development
- Region XII Council of Governments
- Siouxland Economic Development Corp.
- Small Business Administration
- USDA — Rural Development
- Venture Network of Iowa
Direct Financial Assistance
- Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) Economic Development Set-Aside (EDSA)
- Loan and Credit Guarantee Program
- Value Added Agriculture Financial Assistance Program (VAAPFAP)
- Self Employed Loan Program
- Targeted Small Business Financial Assistance Program
- Export Trade Assistance Program
Tax Incentives
Job Training
