Cedar City Offers New Grants For Small Business Growth

The Iron County Economic Opportunity Board, in partnership with the Cedar City Business & Innovation Center, is set to administer $65,000 in funding through the Small Business Grant program. Pre-applications will be accepted from September 1 to 30, 2025, giving Iron County businesses an opportunity to secure incentives aimed at promoting economic growth.

The pre-application process will help determine preliminary eligibility for funding assistance. Final distribution of funds will depend on the number and quality of applications submitted. According to the program guidelines, reviewers will evaluate each submission based on a detailed business project description, general company information, business development potential, and the capacity for job creation.

Grants Available For A Variety Of Projects

Eligible project types outlined in the Application Instructional Packet include infrastructure improvements, construction of new buildings or expansions, the purchase of new or upgraded equipment, value-added agriculture projects, investments in new or uncommon industries, adoption of business-related technology or services, and start-up costs for new enterprises.

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Past recipients of the grant have included The Pub Spirits + Craft Kitchen, Brian Head General Store, Ganache-d, Fire + Smoke BBQ, and Lone Wolf Precision. “This grant provides not only money, but a feeling of support that others believe in your business and want you to succeed,” said Mirryn Morrill, owner of Ganache-d, in a press release. Interested business owners can review the qualifications and download the Application Instructional Packet at www.cedarcityut.gov/grants. Pre-applications must be submitted online between September 1 and September 30, 2025. After the deadline, the Business & Innovation Center partners will review all entries and select finalists to submit a full application. As part of the requirements, grant recipients must provide a minimum 1:1 funding match.