Dallas County, Iowa Small Business Grant Fund

A Grant Designed for Growth

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About the Small Business Grant Fund

Designed to help strengthen small business operations and contribute to the vitality of our communities, Dallas County invests in the success of local entrepreneurs through our Small Business Grant Fund. A total of $20,000 in grant funding will be awarded each round to outstanding small businesses throughout Dallas County.

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  • Grace Grob from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance presents a check for $5,000 to Boyd Creative, a recipient of the Small Business Grant Fund.
  • Rachel Wacker and Grace Grob from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance present a check for $5,000 to Drifers, a recipient of the Small Business Grant Fund.
  • Grace Grob from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance presents a check for $4,000 to Mashe Modern, a recipient of the Small Business Grant Fund.
  • Rachel Wacker and Grace Grob from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance present a check for $3,000 to Noted Studios, a recipient of the Small Business Grant Fund.
  • Rachel Wacker and Grace Grob from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance present a check for $3,000 to Redfield Quilt Shop, a recipient of the Small Business Grant Fund.

Get the Funding to Make a Difference

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance is offering an annual grant fund to support small businesses just like yours.

Do You:

  • Own a small business in a Dallas County community?
  • Need to update furniture or fixtures?
  • Have a training opportunity that would support your staff and your business growth?
  • Need to invest in technology upgrades that modernize your process?
  • Want to create a marketing strategy to amplify your brand and drive revenue?

 

Are you ready to expand or enhance your business? If the answer is yes – Apply for the SBGF!

How the Application Scoring Process Works

The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance scores eligible applicants based on the following criteria:

  • Economic Impact
  • Sustainability
  • Necessity of Funds
  • Business Plan Quality
  • Financial Health
  • Innovation & Uniqueness

Check Your Eligibility

Before applying, check your eligibility to learn if you qualify:

  • Must have fewer than 25 full-time employees and generate less than $1 million in annual revenue.
  • Must have its taxes in good standing with no outstanding tax amounts or liens.
  • The business owner must hold the majority ownership stake and be the primary decision-maker.
  • Must be in business for at least 2 years
  • Must be for profit as a privately-owned corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, or other common business structure.
  • Business headquarters must be based in Dallas County, Iowa.
  • Must be able to demonstrate need for the grant fund
  • Prior Awardees: Businesses funded in the most recent grant round must skip one cycle before reapplying. Eligible reapplications must be in good standing and propose a new or distinct project with no previously funded costs.

Small Business Owners – This Is for You!

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April 1: Application Opens

Applications are officially open! This is your chance to pursue funding that can help take your business to the next level.
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June 1: Application Closes

Make sure your application is submitted before the deadline. No late entries are accepted.
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June 30: Awardees Notified

Awardees will be selected and notified. You can be one of them!
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The Small Business Grant made a tremendous impact on Boyd Creative. We were able to purchase new professional-grade screen printing screens and a drying cabinet, which expanded our production capacity and efficiency. That upgrade allows us to serve even more local businesses, schools, and artists—while also growing our reach nationally. Unlike many other grant opportunities that can feel out of touch with small-town, family-run businesses, this program was truly designed to empower local entrepreneurs like us. It directly strengthened our ability to create jobs, invest back into our community, and continue doing what we love: turning art into something people can wear with pride.

Chantel BoydOwner of Boyd Creative
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We were thrilled to be selected as a grant winner from the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance. With the funds, we were able to purchase a high-end sound system to be able to better serve our clients. The application process was straightforward and was well worth the time it took to apply. We are very thankful to the Greater Dallas County Development Alliance!

Kyle PageOwner of Noted Studios

Ready to Apply? 

 

Complete the Small Business Grant Fund application before June 1, 2026.

Apply Today
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