US EditionNaig Welcomes Applications for Choose Iowa Grants
Nearly $1.64 million in grants awarded for 100 projects since 2022 to help Iowa farmers and businesses enhance local agricultural products.
- On Monday, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants from farmers, small businesses and nonprofits, with details on the Choose Iowa website.
- Launched by Secretary Naig, Choose Iowa supports local Iowa producers and has helped over 300 members since 2022, with applications open until Jan. 16, 2026.
- It offers matching awards of up to $25,000 per project to Iowa producers, requiring a one-to-one match and supporting eligible uses like processing, packaging, equipment, facilities, food safety, and workforce training, contributing to a 2025 investment total of $1.3 million.
- Applications must be submitted through the Choose Iowa online portal by the designated deadline, with recipients announced in spring 2026, according to IDALS.
- On Monday, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced applications are open for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants, with some awards supporting processing and workforce training, officials say it expands local products.
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Naig welcomes applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for the next round of Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants. The highly competitive cost-share grant expands access to…
Choose Iowa producers eligible for up to $25K in cost-share grants from state
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Monday that applications were open to farmers, small businesses and nonprofits for cost-share grants to improve processing, equipment, facilities, training, food safety, continuing education and more.
State launches new funding round for Choose Iowa Value-Added projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship opened applications for its competitive grant program supporting local food and agricultural product development Dec. 1, with individual awards reaching $25,000.The Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants provide matching funds to help agricultural producers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations enhance their farm products through processing, packaging and other improvements. Iowa Secretary …
Secretary Naig welcomes applications for Choose Iowa value-added grants | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for the next round of Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants. The highly competitive cost-share grant expands access to Iowa-grown, Iowa-made, and Iowa-raised food, beverages, and other agricultural products. It offers matching awards of up to $25,000 per project to help farmers, small businesses, and non-profit o
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