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Grant Opportunities and Resources in Iowa County

 

  • Amex Shop Small Grants Program

Amex Shop Small Grants Program | Main Street America

  • Program Timeline - Applications will be open from Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 CT.
  • Applications Open: Saturday, November 29, 2025
  • Applications Close: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT
  • Grant Recipients Notified: March 2026
  • Grant Period: April 2026 – September 2026 (6 months)
  • Grant Reports Due: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT

To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S. Plus, every time an American Express Card Member shops with their eligible Card at a qualifying U.S. small business on November 29, 2025, American Express will donate an additional $1 to fund additional grants.

Applications are open from Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, to Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 CT.

Recipients will have a 6‑month period in which to complete their projects, so applicants are encouraged to prepare a ​“ready-to-execute” project plan and a detailed, itemized budget. During that period, Main Street America will provide opportunities for grant recipients to connect and network with each other, complete self-guided e‑learning courses, and share the story of their business and their Amex Shop Small Grants Program project journey with a variety of audiences.

 

  • Tax Credits
    • Even if a direct grant isn’t available, state and federal historic tax credits can offset up to 40% of eligible rehabilitation expenses if the building qualifies. The Wisconsin Historical Society shares this information about a tax credit program for income producing historic buildings: https://wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS3161

 

  • Robert G. Campbell Community Fund - Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
    • The Robert G. Campbell Community Fund is a permanent unrestricted charitable endowment dedicated to serving Iowa County, WI. The Fund provides means for projects and programs to improve the lives of Iowa County, WI citizens, with a preference for seniors. Grant applications should include, but not be limited to:
      • Offering recreational opportunities
      • Quality of life improvements
      • Relaxation opportunities
      • Supporting community events that honor Iowa County senior citizen contributions and achievements

 

  • Welcome to the Official Website of Iowa County, WI - Opioid Settlement Funds
    • Iowa County is awarding grant funding for the abatement, prevention, treatment, and recovery of opioid drug use and its various effects.  Applicants shall be non-profit organizations, county agencies or departments, schools, municipalities, or state or federal agencies. Applicants will present their applications to the Iowa County Health and Human Services Committee.  Applicants will prepare a short (5 minute) presentation and be prepared to answer questions.

 

Additional Funding Resource Sheet

 

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