Commercial Grant Program
Offered by Invest Dsm · Des Moines, IA
About this opportunity
The Commercial Grant Program provides financial incentives to commercial property owners and small business owners located in Des Moines Special Investment Districts to invest in properties and improve their appearance, functionality, and marketability. Grants cover deferred maintenance, structural repairs, code compliance issues, facade updates, and pre-development costs through a dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $50,000. Additional matching funds up to $10,000 are available for pre-development costs, and up to 70% coverage is available for external aesthetic improvements designed with local artists.
How to apply
Applications are handled on the funder's own website. Review the full guidelines and apply here: investdsm.org/programs/commercial-grant-program. Confirm the deadline and eligibility directly with Invest Dsm before applying.
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- What is the deadline for Commercial Grant Program?
- The application deadline is Rolling (no fixed deadline). Deadlines can change — always confirm directly with Invest Dsm before applying.
- How much funding is available?
- The award range is Up to $50K.
- Where do I apply?
- Applications are submitted through Invest Dsm's own website or process — see the "How to apply" section above.