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The Idaho Gem Grant Program (IGG) provides assistance to rural communities for the planning and implementation of economic development projects. The program is open to any rural community with a population of 25,000 persons or less. Applications must be submitted by a city, county or tribal government.
As of 2005, a community is no longer required to be a designated “Gem Community” to be eligible for an Idaho Gem Grant. Idaho Gem Grants are focused on job creation and retention. Awards are limited to the hard implementation costs of economic development projects.
Examples of eligible projects include water and sewer infrastructure for new a business, remediation of slum and blight conditions blocking business development, and matching funds for the creation of assets with a high certainty of aiding future economic development efforts. The range of eligible projects is broad. Idaho Gem Grants may not be used for ongoing overhead, operating costs or staff costs.
Additionally, funds shall not be used for the construction, rehabilitation or operation of active churches, schools, general government facilities, jails or state facilities, nor shall they be used for political activities. Grants of up to $50,000 may be awarded to eligible communities for the purpose of developing assets directly connected to private-sector job creation.
While grants may be awarded for a maximum of $50,000, Idaho Commerce will look favorably at applications demonstrating fiscal responsibility and conservatism. ## Information and Application IGG grant applications must be submitted online via the Idaho Commerce **grant portal**. For account information and new access to the Idaho Commerce grant portal, email **grants@commerce.
idaho. gov.** Idaho Gem Grants are accepted and reviewed on a quarterly basis. For the State of Idaho Fiscal Year 2027 the deadlines for the Gem Grant are: All potential applicants are encouraged to contact Idaho Commerce prior to preparing and submitting an application.
You may contact the Idaho Gem Grant team at **208-287-3158**or use the form below for any additional questions. Please review the FY27 Gem Grant Application guide before reaching out to Idaho Commerce. The guide can be found **here** and additional information on the grant can be found **here.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes in Idaho. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Idaho Gem Grant are due December 21, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Idaho Gem Grant is funded by State of Idaho. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Idaho. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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