The Johnson County Underestimated Small Business Grants program is here to help local businesses in Johnson County thrive.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Johnson County
State: Iowa
County: Johnson County (IA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Details:
The ARPA Underestimated Small Business Grants program is a collaboration between the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC), Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC), and the South of 6 Initiative.
Offering grants between $3,500 and $20,000, this initiative supports businesses disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and those located in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs).
Types of Grants
- Operational Support Grants
- Use funds to cover essential expenses like payroll, rent, utilities, or software costs.
- Storefront Improvement Grants
- Invest in upgrades like new windows, interior renovations, or accessibility improvements.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible businesses must:
- Be for-profit and physically located in Johnson County, IA.
- Demonstrate they were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or operate within a QCT.
- Have ownership that is at least 50% from an underserved group, including:
- Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC).
- Women, regardless of gender assigned at birth.
- People with disabilities as defined by the ADA.
- Other minority groups, such as LGBTQ+, immigrants, or refugees.
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Johnson County.
