Iowa (statewide)New
Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant
From Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (Choose Iowa)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $20,000Up to $20,000, equipment only
- Deadline
- Nov 20, 202625 days left
- Matching funds
- You pay 50% in cash (not in-kind)
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to chooseiowa.com.
Who can apply
- Iowa small meat processing businesses, licensed custom lockers or mobile slaughter units with fewer than 75 full-time non-seasonal employees, buying equipment to expand processing capacity
- 1:1 non-state financial match; in-kind not accepted
Food and agriculture
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Only $105,000 available in total, so roughly five full awards.
Before you apply
Attach equipment quotes and letters of support. The match must be cash or financing, not in-kind.
Heads up
Equipment grants for small Iowa meat processors.
Checked on chooseiowa.com, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant
How much is Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant?
Up to $20,000, equipment only, paid after you spend.
When can I apply for Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant?
Apply by Nov 20, 2026. Check the official page before you apply, as dates can change.
Who can apply for Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant?
Iowa small meat processing businesses, licensed custom lockers or mobile slaughter units with fewer than 75 full-time non-seasonal employees, buying equipment to expand processing capacity. 1:1 non-state financial match; in-kind not accepted.
Does Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 50% in cash (not in-kind). The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Equipment Only Grant checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.