Below are helpful resources and links for local Mount Vernon and Lisbon businesses. No matter what type of business you’re running in our community, the CDG is here to support you. Below you will find links to available Grants, helpful reference documents for things CDG-related, as well as other useful links for business owners to reference.
Grant Information
The CDG facilitates numerous Grants through the Cities of Lisbon and Mount Vernon, and through the Iowa Economic Development Authority in support of Mount Vernon’s Main Street District Accreditation.
Open 4 Business Grant – Main Street 2025: Accepting applications! Review all documents below before completing the Local Application form.
- 388857 – Open 4 Business Grant Requirements
- Rules & Regulations
- Judges Scoring Criteria
- Budget Form
- Video Hints & Tips
- Local Application (Closed)
- State Application (Due 5/1/2025)
Challenge Grant Application – Main Street (June 2025)
Business Enhancement (BE) Grant – Lisbon (TBD 2025)
Business Improvement Grants (BIG) – Mount Vernon & Lisbon (TBD 2026)
Reference Documents
Below are links to reference documents managed by the CDG.
Resources for Small Business
*Businesses must be within Mount Vernon Main Street District to request assistance from MSI/IEDA
*All businesses may reference the Downtown Design Guide
