Art Partnership Grant Program
This program provides financial support for a variety of arts-related projects in Iowa, targeting organizations and initiatives that promote regional and statewide arts events or align with strategic arts goals.
Description
The Art Partnership Grant Program, administered by the Iowa Arts Council within the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), provides financial incentives to support a wide variety of arts-related activities. The program is funded through an appropriation by the Iowa Legislature to IEDA. Eligible projects must align with strategic goals in the Iowa Arts Council 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and one of the funding priorities: Regional and Statewide Arts Events and Convenings or Strategic Alignment. The application period opens on July 1, 2024, and the deadline is May 1, 2025. The grant amount ranges from $1,000 to $20,000, and applicants are notified of funding decisions within four weeks after submission.