$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.

South Central Iowa 2012

This contest has ended

We are hosting a Dream Big Grow Here contest because our region believes in creating an atmosphere which fosters entrepreneurship. We look forward to the event as a way to support our existing entrepreneurial companies and help launch start ups! We think the net working will be particularly valuable to the entrepreneurial community.

The Basics

  • Must be in south central Iowa
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Must have 200 or less employees
  • Must be for profit
  • Top 5 will pitch on Nov. 2

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