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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2023-12-04/eco-lips-pure-product-and-practice
Iowa lip balm manufacturer paves the way for organic beauty products.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/buildings-sites/mills-crossing-mega-site
Site Overview: 1650.00 acres | Transportation Access: Four-lane highway, rail, air (within 20 miles) | Located in Glenwood, Iowa
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/other-water-quality-programs/water-sewer-fund
Funds awarded through the Water & Sewer Fund help cities and counties in Iowa with projects for sanitary sewer systems, water treatment, storm sewers and...
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/about-srf
The State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides Iowa communities with low-cost funds to invest in safe drinking water and keeping waterways clean.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs
Ready to make a business idea a reality? With help from Iowa Economic Development, you can connect with grants and programs to support your next step.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/small-business-resources/state-small-business-credit-initiative-ssbci
Learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a $96 million investment in growing Iowa's small businesses from startups to manufucturing.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/srf-programs/nonpoint-source-water-quality-programs/livestock-water-quality
The Livestock Water Quality Program (LWQP) offers low interest loans through participating lenders to Iowa to prevent or eliminate non-point source pollution.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/creative-community-development/creative-places-pathway
Communities following the Pathway form a shared vision and set of prioritized projects that build upon their local assets in arts, culture and heritage.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs/programs-developers-communities-and-property-owners/project-based-section-8-contract-administration
A program that partners with private rental property owners to help provide affordable rents to low-income families living in Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/finance-insurance/insurance-accelerator
Established in 2015, Iowa’s Global Insurance Accelerator is the world’s first business accelerator focused on growing innovation in the insurance industry.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs/programs-renters
Programs offered by Iowa Finance Authority to help renters in the state of Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/international-trade/global-services
Learn how the IEDA International Trade Office can connect you with virtual matchmaking, trade missions, trade shows, and buyers groups to help your company.
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https://www.gatesfoundation.org/our-work/programs/global-policy-and-advocacy/development-policy-and-finance
Our goal is to harness the power of finance and economics to address poverty and inequality.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/historic-preservation/historic-places-landmarks/historic-archeological-inventory
Obtain property reports and learn how to submit information about a historical site to the Iowa Historic and Archaeological Society.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/small-business-resources/business-license-information-center
Small business resources for learning about Iowa licensing requirements
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/entrepreneurial-programs
Iowa is a perfect place for innovation. Explore how Iowa supports not only innovation but entrepreneurial goals for small and developing business.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-finance-authority
Learn more about the Iowa Finance Authority, helping Iowans find affordable housing and options to start building their dreams and futures.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/iowa-title-guaranty/participants-partners
Explore the ways that Iowa Title Guaranty partners with local abstractors, attorneys and independent closers to support local Iowa communities across the state.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/community-infrastructure/cdbg-programs/community-facilities-services
This annual program assists businesses such as daycare facilities, senior centers, and other community infrastructure projects.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2024-01-15/patent-progress
Myron Danzer and Chevron renewable energy group continue forging new paths for biofuels.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs
Explore programs to assist renters and rental development property owners, care of the Iowa Finance Authority including loan programs, rental assistance, etc.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2025-02-20/ongoing-funding-opportunities-make-difference
By being able to apply for a second year of funding from the State Revolving Fund, Moravia can continue their project to rebuild their city's lagoon...
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/other-water-quality-programs/wastewater-drinking-water-treatment-financial-assistance
Grants are awarded annually and used for improvements to wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities, including source water protection projects.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/homeownership-programs
Iowa first-time homebuyers and experienced buyers can make use of our homeownership programs for mortgages, down payment, and closing cost assistance.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs/programs-developers-communities-and-property-owners/national-housing-trust-fund
Learn how this fund helps efforts to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing for extremely low-income and homeless families in Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/disaster-recovery/iowa-watershed-approach
This grant has been closed with HUD. Learn about efforts to reduce flooding and improve water quality across Iowa through the Iowa Watershed Approach.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/small-business-resources
Small businesses that need resources to either start or grow their business can find tools that are easy to access with IEDA.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2023-02-27/meet-makers-doug-roethler-life-line-emergency-vehicles
For more than 35 years, communities across the country have entrusted their emergency vehicle needs to Life Line, an award-winning and employee-owned company.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/grants-programs/greenlight-grant
Greenlight Grants support Iowa filmmakers for film and media projects that can take them to the next level in their career and add to Iowa's creative...
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture
The Iowa Arts Council empowers Iowa to build and sustain culturally vibrant communities by cultivating creativity, learning and participation in the arts.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/beginning-farmers/loan-participation-program
The Loan Participation Program helps Iowa farmers make down payments for the purchase of land, depreciable machinery, equipment, livestock, and more.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/produce-iowa/screeniowa-network
Produce Iowa brings a new curated network of distribution partners and venues in Iowa who welcome bringing Iowa films to their big screens.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs/programs-developers-communities-and-property-owners/housing-tax-credit-program
This tax credit program helps develop affordable rental housing for individuals and families with fixed or limited incomes.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/iowa-title-guaranty/residential-programs
Iowa Title Guaranty is Iowa’s exclusive title coverage provider, offering lenders and owners low-cost title coverage for Iowa real property.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/grants-funding/demonstration-fund
The Demonstration Fund is designed to assist Iowa companies with market-ready innovative technologies or products that have commercial viability.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/historic-preservation/historic-preservation-tax-credits
Learn about the tax credits and exemptions available for the preservation of historic buildings from Iowa's State Historic Preservation Office.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/srf-resources/infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act
Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, additional funding was awarded to the SRF to protect Iowa water.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy/grants-funding/iowa-grid-resilience-fund
The Iowa Grid Resilience Fund supports efforts to improve the all-hazards resilience of the electric grid and reduce the frequency and duration of outages.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-finance-authority/impact
IFA is proud to be a small part of making those achievements a reality and look forward to helping many more Iowans reach important milestones.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/special-projects-initiatives/governors-arts-awards
The Governor’s Arts Awards are a longstanding tradition recognizing Iowans who have made an outstanding contribution to the vitality of the arts in Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/revitalization/endow-iowa
Endow Iowa helps community foundations attract donations by providing tax credits to donors.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/revitalization/downtown-housing-grant
Provided financial assistance for projects supporting local downtown revitalization through new and renovated housing opportunities in communities under 30,000.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality
The State Revolving Fund (SRF) provides Iowa communities with funds to invest in infrastructure that delivers safe drinking water and keeps waterways clean.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy
Explore programs and initiatives that provide energy-economic benefits for Iowa’s citizens, businesses and organizations.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/manufacturing-40-technology-investment
The Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program provides grants that assist small- and mid-sized enterprises with the adoption and integration of smart tech
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/community-infrastructure/cdbg-programs
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) helps develop viable communities and living and expand opportunities.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2025-02-20/honoring-eco-friendly-innovations-housing
Cutler Development was selected in the Innovation Set-Aside Competition at the 2024 HousingIowa Conference for their eco-friendly Goldfinch Lofts project.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy/grants-funding/residential-energy-efficiency-programs
Iowa Energy Office rebate opportunities for home energy efficiency and electrification projects.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/arts-organizations-learning-and-access
The Iowa Arts Council’s investments in arts and cultural organizations are part of its commitment to strengthening the capacity of Iowa’s creative sector.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/beginning-farmers/beginning-farmer-tax-credit-program
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program provides an Iowa tax credit for agricultural asset owners to lease their land, equipment and buildings to new farmers.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/community-infrastructure
Explore grants and opportunities to support, maintain, and sustain growing Iowa communities and people with community infrastructure resources.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/information-technology
Learn about Iowa's longstanding excellence in education and more recently, educational technology as a large, fast-growing and impactful business sector.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/grants-funding/proof-commercial-relevance
Iowa Proof of Commercial Relevance program helps define and articulate opportunities for businesses that demonstrate a proof-of-concept for innovative tech.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/revitalization/center-rural-revitalization/rural-leadership-bootcamp-program
The Leadership Bootcamp Grant program provides training, mentorship, and funding to rural Iowa communities and regions initiating leadership programs.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing
Explore everything you need for homeownership assistance, rental programs, and community support under one roof with the Iowa Finance Authority.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs/programs-developers-communities-and-property-owners/multifamily-loan-program
A loan program that provides financing options to multifamily property owners and developers to preserve and create new affordable units in Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/advanced-manufacturing/food-ingredients
Explore how Iowa's landscape, business economics, and infrastructure have made it a leader in high-quality food and ingredient production for the United...
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/rental-programs/programs-developers-communities-and-property-owners/home-program
The Iowa Finance Authority administers the HOME allocation and awards through a competitive process to help communities with a wide range of affordable housing.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-finance-authority/welcome-home-iowa-influencer-program
Join Welcome Home, Iowa Influencer Program and get rewarded for using social media to share your experience using Iowa Finance Authority mortgage program.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy/grants-funding/eirl-program
The EIRLP provides low-interest loans for Iowa energy infrastructure projects that facilitate electricity or gas generation, transmission, and more.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/esop
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) helps Iowa business owners complete the first step of setting up an ESOP - a feasibility study.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/transportation
Iowa recently designated $4.2 billion to improve the state's highways, bridges and connections to major U.S. interstates that crisscross the state.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/grants-programs/partnership-grant
Arts Partnership Grants are discretionary grant awards for projects that align with one or more current and funding priorities and strategic goals for Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/artist-support-and-development/arts-convenings
The Iowa Arts Council strengthens and connects Iowa’s creative community through regional and statewide convenings.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/downtown-resource-center/main-street-iowa
Explore over 50 communities in Iowa connected to a network of 40 programs across the country representing over 1,200 communities through Main Street Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/downtown-resource-center/downtown-resources-networking
Explore resources, networking, guides, best practices, more about downtown revitalization projects across the state of Iowa in conjunction with IEDA.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2025-02-20/most-cost-effective-financing-option
The City of Nevada used multiple programs through the State Revolving Fund to finance their new water treatment facility and appreciated the cost-effectiveness.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/srf-resources/documents-and-guides/document-archive
Explore documents and resources for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the State Revolving Fund.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy/clean-cities-program
The Clean Cities Program in Iowa works to increase adoption of alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and energy efficient transportation strategies.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/state-housing-trust-fund-0/local-housing-trust-fund
Explore this funding program that is used for the development or preservation of affordable housing for eligible recipients.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/iowa-title-guaranty/residential-programs/closing-protection-letters
Read more about how Closing Protection Letters protect lenders and owners against loss of lien priority or vesting of title.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/buildings-sites/west-viking-road-industrial-park
Site Overview: 199.72 acres | Transportation Access: Four-lane highway, air (within 20 miles) | Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/homeownership-programs/military-homeownership-assistance-program
Iowa Finance Authority's Military Homeownership Assistance Program provides a $5,000 grant to service members and veterans for down payments and costs on...
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/finance-insurance
Home to 7,000 finance and insurance companies and a workforce of nearly 95,000, Iowa is one of the nation's top headquarters for finance and insurance.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/downtown-resource-center/funding-opportunities
Explore funding options from the Iowa Economic Development Authority to help rejuvenate and support your community's downtown district.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community
The Iowa Economic Development Authority administers various state and federal programs designed to help community leaders.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/small-business-entrepreneurs/small-business-resources/targeted-small-business-program
The certified Targeted Small Business (TSB) program is designed to help women, individual with minority status, disabled veterans, and more.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/community-infrastructure/cdbg-resources/training-resources
Explore recent and past trainings, application workshops, administrator information, and more for Iowa's Community Development Block Grants program.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/giving-back-after-finding-help-and-housing
See an inspiring story showcasing how individuals recovering from homelessness have reclaimed their lives through IFA, and how some are even giving back.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/srf-programs/planning-design-loan-program
Planning & Design (P&D) Loans provide financial assistance for costs in planning and design phase of Iowa SRF-eligible drinking or wastewater projects.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/iowa-workforce
Explore how Iowa helps fill America's skill gaps, from STEM to technical trades, research, and more with advanced workforce strides in America.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/homeownership-programs/homeownership-resources/mortgage-credit-certificate-program
Learn how you might qualify to save up to $2,000 on your federal taxes through this mortgage credit certificate program.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/community-infrastructure/cdbg-resources/cdbg-program-guidance-resources
Community Development Block Program grants guidance, training and assistance.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/homeless-or-risk-homelessness/shelter-assistance-fund
Explore funding and resources that support homeless and domestic violence shelters in Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/grants-funding
Explore funding options and assistance for innovation and growth in the state of Iowa. From tax credits to business programs and more.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/srf-programs/nonpoint-source-water-quality-programs/stormwater-best-management-practices-loan
The Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Loan Program offers low interest loans for projects to control stormwater runoff in Iowa.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/buildings-sites/southbridge-business-park
Site Overview: 313.92 acres | Transportation Access: Four-lane highway, rail, air (within 20 miles), barge (within 5 miles) | Located in Sioux City, Iowa
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/community-infrastructure/cdbg-programs/neighborhood-revitalization-fund
The goal of the Neighborhood Revitalization fund is to provide revitalization opportunities for low- and moderate-income Iowa neighborhoods.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/global-investment
Iowa's pro-business policies, nationally recognized research centers and legendary Midwestern work ethic give businesses in Iowa a competitive advantage.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/arts-culture/arts-organizations-learning-and-access/education-resources
The Iowa Arts Council is committed to supporting arts education in Iowa by serving K-12 fine arts teachers, community and nonprofit arts educators.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2025-02-20/fresh-start
IFA Homelessness programs helped Cassandra and her family get a fresh start.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy/grants-funding/preparedness-innovation-and-energy-education-program
The Preparedness, Innovation and Energy Education (PIEE) program is federally funded and designed to implement innovative strategies to advance energy security,
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/homeless-or-risk-homelessness/home-community-based-revolving-loan-program
HCBS loans funds are meant to develop and expand facilities and infrastructure that provide adult day services, respite services and meal sites for Iowans.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/historic-preservation/historic-preservation-planning-programs/certified-local-governments
Learn about Iowa's Certified Local Government Program, including application steps and tips for maintaining your status in historic preservation efforts.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/iowa-advantage/key-industries/finance-insurance/data-centers
Learn why tech leaders like Google, Facebook and Microsoft have invested billions in data centers in Iowa, from renewable energy to costs.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/se-des-moines-industrial-park
Site Overview: 296.08 acres | Transportation Access: Four-lane highway, air (within 10 miles) | Located in Des Moines, Iowa
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/housing/state-housing-trust-fund-0
The State Housing Trust Fund (SHTF) helps ensure decent, safe and affordable housing for Iowans through two important programs.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/water-quality/srf-programs/clean-water-loan-program
The Iowa Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) provides low-interest loans to entities for planning and construction of water quality improvement projects.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/story/2025-07-28/2025-open-4-business-finalists
Main Street Iowa has named five finalists for its annual Open 4 Business pitch contest.
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https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-finance-authority/financial-reports
Find reports, financial statements and other resources from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA).
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