The Idaho Gem Grant Program (IGG) provides assistance to rural communities for the planning and implementation of economic development projects.
Donor Name: Idaho Department of Commerce
State: Idaho
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Examples of potential IGG projects include upgrading waterlines to support the expansion of food processors, constructing deceleration and turn lanes for new industrial facilities, and creating engineering plans for new industrial parks.
Funding Information
Eligible communities may receive grants of up to $50,000 to develop assets that directly contribute to job creation in the private sector.
Eligible Activities
Projects applying for the Idaho Gem Grant must be connected to an economic development goal. The projects that will stand out the most are those that create immediate, long-lasting job opportunities and capital investments. Generally, this means:
- Public infrastructure construction tied to a direct business expansion or attraction.
- Public infrastructure engineering tied to direct business expansion or attraction.
- Public infrastructure construction intended to make the community more attractive for future businesses, tourism, or workforce attraction.
- Public infrastructure engineering tied to making the community more attractive for future business, tourism, or workforce attraction.
- Planning studies to develop, grow or rehabilitate community owned assets.
Eligible Applicants
Rural cities with populations under 10,000, as well as counties representing unincorporated rural areas and tribes, are invited to apply for grants of up to $50,000 per project. Cities and counties can submit applications on behalf of special governing bodies and non-profit organizations. Additionally, other rural cities may be considered for funding at the discretion of the Director of the Idaho Department of Commerce. It is important to note that only one Gem Grant will be awarded to each city, county, or tribe at a time.
For more information, visit Idaho Department of Commerce.
