Iowa (statewide)New
America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR)
From Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $75,000Up to $75,000: $50,000 grant at Phase I plus $25,000 at Phase II submission, plus 100% of third-party proposal help
- Deadline
- RollingNo closing date
- Matching funds
- None
- Payment
- Direct grant
- Effort
- Big job A full proposal and several steps.
- Who
- Any owner
The link goes to opportunityiowa.gov.
Who can apply
- Iowa-based companies registered with the Iowa Secretary of State, fewer than 500 employees, industry agnostic, working on innovative SBIR/STTR projects (feasibility in Phase I, prototyping/scaling in Phase II)
Technology and research
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
Reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Before you apply
Email the IEDA contact listed on the page for the current application before writing your federal proposal.
Heads up
Iowa adds up to $75,000 on top of federal SBIR/STTR awards.
Checked on opportunityiowa.gov, Oct 26 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR)
How much is America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR)?
Up to $75,000: $50,000 grant at Phase I plus $25,000 at Phase II submission, plus 100% of third-party proposal help.
When can I apply for America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR)?
Any time. Applications are rolling, with no single closing date.
Who can apply for America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR)?
Iowa-based companies registered with the Iowa Secretary of State, fewer than 500 employees, industry agnostic, working on innovative SBIR/STTR projects (feasibility in Phase I, prototyping/scaling in Phase II).
Does America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR) require matching funds?
No. The official page doesn't ask for matching funds.
Where was America's Seed Fund: Iowa Program (SBIR/STTR) checked?
Checked on the official site on Oct 26, 2026. If anything here differs, the official page is right.