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Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit

Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit

Funds workforce growth in selected Iowa cities through payroll-withholding allocations matched by participating municipalities.

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Iowa's Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit is a pilot program administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) that allows employers in five designated cities to redirect up to 3% of gross employee wages quarterly into a dedicated project budget, with the designated city providing matching funds. The program is capped at a maximum agreement term of 10 years per project. Eligible cit…

Allows employers in five designated Iowa cities to redirect up to 3% of gross employee wage withholding quarterly to a project budget, matched by the city, to support job creation and business investment.

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