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.

$20,000

Closed

Recurring

Grant 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.

Funding Details

Award Range

$1,000 - $20,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Applicant must demonstrate how personnel time is specifically dedicated to the proposed project. Personnel benefits, such as health insurance and paid time off, are not eligible for reimbursement. State of Iowa agencies cannot include personnel costs in the grant request, but such expenses may be included as part of the cash match requirement.

Additional Details

Grant recipients receive the full grant amount upon execution of the grant agreement. Projects must align with strategic goals and priorities, and all expenses must be incurred within the eligible funding period.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

County governments

Private institutions of higher education

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

Applicants must be a nonprofit organization, an educational institution, or a government entity physically located in Iowa. Organizations must be actively registered with the Iowa Secretary of State and comply with ADA and federal requirements, including SAM-UEI registration.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

June 30, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

David Schmitz

david.schmitz@iowaeda.com

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