Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Forecasted
Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship fund projects that expand production capacity or market access for innovative Iowa value-added agricultural products.
Funder: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; $500,000 total available (recent cycle); 1:1 cash match required; project term up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports projects that expand production capacity or market access for Iowa agricultural products, driving growth and innovation in value-added agriculture.
Key Information: Meat and on-farm dairy processing projects are ineligible; reimbursement grant; Iowa-based entities only.
Description
The Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants are a competitive, cost-share program administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). The program is designed to increase sales of Iowa agricultural products by supporting projects that expand production capacity or market access for value-added goods. Grants are intended to help Iowa farmers, businesses, cooperatives, non-profits, and local governments invest in equipment, infrastructure, or technology that enables them to scale operations or reach new markets. Eligible projects must focus on value-added agricultural initiatives, such as processing, packaging, or distribution improvements, and must be completed within 12 months.
