$5000 Contest!

The Dream Big Grow Here grant contest is an opportunity for Iowans to fulfill their dreams of self-employment or expansion of their current firm. Entrants compete online for a chance to win a $5,000 regional grant, and then become eligible to compete for a chance to win a $10,000 grand prize. Check out the How It Works section for official contest rules.

Southeast Iowa 2012

This contest has ended

The Mount Pleasant Area Development Commission exists to "facilitate a positive business climate" in Henry County and southeast Iowa. There is no surer way to create such a climate than to empower entrepreneurs to transform ideas into action, visions into reality. Entrepreneurs always "Dream Big." The Mount Pleasant Area Development Commission is proud to help them "Grow Here."

Share |

The Basics

Must be in Southeast Iowa
Must be 18 or older
Must be for-profit
Less than 30 employees
Top 5 will pitch on Sept. 25

... See Complete Rules

Our Resources

Meet Last Year's Winners!

Zebra Media
Fairfield, Iowa

Mogo Organic
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
We believe that it is important to enjoy and appreciate the food we eat, and to have produce available that is chemical free and full of flavor. Mogo Organic wants to share their fine & fresh produce, grown right here in Henry County, with all of their neighbors.

Find all past dreams here!