Business Incentives for Growth (BIG)

The Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) program helps qualifying businesses offset some of the costs of locating, expanding, or modernizing a facility in Iowa. Offered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), BIG supports growth in key industries: advanced manufacturing, bioscience, insurance and finance, and technology. 

Applications are due by the 15th of the month and must be signed by month's end for review at the next month's IEDA Board meeting. 

1. Register with ID.me for user verification. 

2. Create an individual and organization profile within IEDA's Opportunity Iowa Portal. 

3. Submit a pre-application via this portal.

4. Complete the application (if invited) via this portal.

5. IEDA Board review. The Board meets monthly on the third Friday.