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Financial Resources in mitchell county, ia

FEMC Grant

Foundation for Enhancement of Mitchell County (FEMC): The mission foster private giving, strengthen service providers, and improve the conditions of Mitchell County. For more information check out our complete overview and application packet. Deadline to apply for the 2024 FEMC grant is September 18, 2024.

Construction Loan Program (CLP)

The Construction Loan Program (CLP) is intended to be incentive financing which will assist businesses, individuals, or organizations with building projects located in Mitchell County. The main goal is to provide funds to improve the economic base and the appearance of Mitchell County.

Mitchell County Spec Building

Contact a local Mitchell County Economic Development group: Osage, Riceville, St. Ansgar or Stacyville, for more information

Derelict / In-Fill Housing Incentive

This program assists the landowner with tearing down a derelict house with the agreement a new house will be put back in it's place within 2 years.

Revolving Loan Funds (RLF)

The RLF is a Direct Loan option to Small and Emerging Private Businesses in Mitchell County. Below you can find the criteria and eligible uses for the funds.

Home Base Iowa

Home Base Iowa is a U.S. Military Veteran program for a $1,000. This program is to assist those discharged under honorable conditions and who are looking to relocate to Mitchell County. The required application is available for completion below.

Venture School Application

VENTURE SCHOOL FOR STARTUPS ACROSS THE STATE OF IOWA "Venture School has been a huge success factor in our company’s growth. Using its models and led by its people, we built internal teams to launch new products and services which allowed us to scale up our business." For more information on Venture School visit: https://iowajpec.org/community-programs-and-resources/venture-school Mitchell County Economic Development Commission is happy to offer a scholarship for the program made possible through a generous grant from the Osage Rotary.

Mitchell Co. Childcare Presentation

Mitchell Co. Childcare Presentation Oct. 2023

Mitchell Co. Childcare Pledge Form

Mitchell Co. Childcare Pledge Form

Everything You Love

Everything You Love in One Place

Newsletter - 2024 Summer

MCEDC Newsletter: Summer 2024

Newsletter - 2024 Winter

MCEDC Quarterly Newsletter

Resources for Mitchell County: Data for Decision Makers

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Indicators Program provides data and information for decision makers at the local, regional, and state levels. The program is composed of three signature components: a Data Portal, the Data for Decision Makers publications, and Data Literacy training. Click the button below for the Mitchell County Profile report. For more information, visit their website at: Indicators (iastate.edu)

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