Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Grant

The Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Grant is a program that provides funding to businesses located in designated Main Street Iowa districts. The goal of the program is to encourage business development and economic growth in these districts.

Eligible businesses must be for-profit and located within a designated Main Street Iowa district. They must also have been in operation for at least one year. The maximum grant award is $25,000, and a 25% owner investment is required.

Grant funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including:

Renovations:

This could include things like updating the interior or exterior of a building, or making accessibility improvements.

Marketing:

This could include things like creating a website, running advertising campaigns, or attending trade shows.

Inventory:

This could include things like buying new products or supplies, or expanding the inventory of existing products

Equipment:

This could include things like buying new equipment, or upgrading existing equipment

The Open 4 Business Grant is a competitive program, and only a limited number of grants are awarded each year. To apply, businesses must submit an online application and a short video pitch. The deadline for applications is typically in the spring.

For more information about the Open 4 Business Grant, please visit the Main Street Iowa website.

Here are some of the benefits of the Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business Grant:

Financial assistance: The grant can provide much-needed financial assistance to businesses, which can help them to grow and expand.
Marketing exposure: The grant can help businesses to get their name out there and attract new customers.
Networking opportunities: The grant can provide businesses with the opportunity to network with other businesses in the community, which can lead to new partnerships and opportunities.

If you are a business owner in a designated Main Street Iowa district, the Open 4 Business Grant is a great opportunity to get financial assistance and marketing exposure. I encourage you to apply