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America's Seed Fund: Iowa

America's Seed Fund: Iowa

Funds Iowa small businesses pursuing federal SBIR and STTR awards through proposal support and grants totaling up to $75,000.

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Eligibility · Iowa, United States

The Iowa Economic Development Authority administers America's Seed Fund: Iowa as proposal support and state matching grants for Iowa companies pursuing federal SBIR or STTR funding. The programme provides up to $75,000 in state financial support across two phases. A Phase I recipient receives a $50,000 grant on top of a federal grant or contract. A Phase II applicant receives a $25,000 grant when …

Industry-agnostic SBIR and STTR projects, from Phase I feasibility studies and validated concepts to Phase II field testing, prototyping and scale-up.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 3 Aug 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov