Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program
Growth Programs
Assisting the Expansion, Renovation & Establishment of Butchery Facilities
The Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Fund, administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), was created in 2021. The fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants to businesses for projects relating to small-scale meat processing, licensed custom lockers and mobile slaughter units.
For Fiscal Year 2024, the State of Iowa appropriated $1,000,000 to IEDA with direction to administer these funds for continuation of the program.
Program rule updates and application information is currently in development, with expectation to release information in Fall 2023.
Who Qualifies?
Eligibility information will be shared upon completion of rules and requirements, expected in Fall 2023.
How Do I Apply?
Application information will be updated in Fall 2023. Please check back on this page for updated information.