Grants / Rebates

Iowa production incentives

Iowa offers a cash grant or rebate. Qualified spend is rewarded at 30%, with a $500,000 minimum spend and an annual funding cap of $4,000,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend
30%
ATL resident
30%
ATL non-resident
30%
BTL resident
30%
BTL non-resident
30%

Program details

Minimum spend
$500,000
Funding cap
$4,000,000
Per-project cap
None
Loan-out registration
No
Loan-out withholding
None
CPA audit required
Yes
Screen credit required
Yes
Compensation cap
None
Sunset date
June 30, 2027

A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.

Qualifying productions

Feature FilmDocumentariesScripted TVReality TV

Incentive figures are summarized from public program materials and are illustrative only. Programs, rates, caps, and funding change frequently — always confirm current details with the state's film office before budgeting your production.

Put your incentive to work on set.

Dolly gives every department a card linked to your budget, so qualified spend is tracked and reconciled as it happens.

& get cards to your crew in less than 2 days.