Iowa Farm & Business Grants/Relief Programs
As the coronavirus continues to affect our country, state and communities – Iowa continues to enact varying levels of relief for farmers and businesses that are facing uncertain times. If you’ve been impacted by this recent outbreak, there are a number of resources that can provide support.
The list below is not comprehensive, as the news changes by the hour. We’re doing our best to continually update our blog with the latest articles and resources.
Beginning Farmer Debt Relief
- up to $10k
- can only apply for one assistance program (this or Livestock Producer, below), not both, and can only apply once as either an entity or an individual.
- Apply 8/31 (First Come First Serve). Further information and application here: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/programDetails?pid=151&ppid=26#beginningfarmer
Livestock Producer Relief Fund
- up to $10k
- can only apply for one assistance program (this or beginning farmer, above), not both, and can only apply once as either an entity or an individual.
- • Apply 8/31 (First Come First Serve). Further information and application here: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/programDetails?pid=151&ppid=26#livestock
Renewable Fuel Retail Recovery Program
- Gas/fueling stations with revenue loss/business interruption
- Funds must be used for specific projects, including construction, upgrade & retrofit of equipment associated with renewable fuel sales
- Prioritizes chains of 10 locations or less
- For stations that sell E15 or higher, B11 or higher & biodiesel terminal facilities
- Apply by 9/14
- More information & application here: https://iowaagriculture.gov/grants#Fuel
Meat processing expansion & development program:
- Reimburses/provides funds for for meat/poultry processor equipment upgrades 3/1/20-12/1/20
- Up to $50k available
- For those with 25 or less employees
- Must be federally inspected
- Apply by 9/7
- More information & application here: https://iowaagriculture.gov/grants?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Livestock Producers Direct Marketing Grants:
- Assistance for producers that incurred expenses to change to a direct to consumer sales approach – may include online sales/marketing
- For those with 200 head livestock/2000 poultry or less
- Up to $2,000
- Due 9/7
- More information & application here: https://iowaagriculture.gov/grants?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Tuition Grants for HACCP training programs:
- Covers program cost
- Due 9/7
- More information & application here: https://iowaagriculture.gov/grants?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Equipment Grants for Specialty Crop Producers & Food Hubs selling to Schools:
- $5,000-$10,000
- For supplies and equipment needed to serve products in schools/colleges/daycares/etc.
- Due 9/7
- More information & application here: https://iowaagriculture.gov/grants?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Disposal Assistance Program (previously available – more funds added now)
- For pork/egg producers that euthanized/disposed of animals
- More information & application here: https://iowaagriculture.gov/idap
For more details or questions please contact BakerStarrett your Iowa and Midwest Farm CPA experts.