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Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) Program

Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) Program

Funds major Iowa investment projects with negotiated incentives, including refundable tax credits, job-related withholding relief, and construction refunds.

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The Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) Program is Iowa's flagship incentive for transformational capital investment projects. Administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), the program targets projects exceeding $1 billion in capital investment in advanced manufacturing, biosciences, or research and development operations. IEDA Board meetings are held monthly on the third Fri…

Funds Iowa's competition for major capital investment projects exceeding $1 billion through negotiated refundable tax credits, withholding credits for new jobs, and state sales/use tax refunds during construction.

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.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: opportunityiowa.gov