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Iowa Arts Grants

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Scott County Regional Authority Grant
$100,000
Scott County Regional Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, local governments, and healthcare providers in Scott County, Iowa, to fund projects that enhance education, health, arts, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legacy & Community Attraction Funds
$10,000
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Linn County, Iowa, for projects that promote the area's history, culture, or community attractions, benefiting local residents and visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Waterloo Community Foundation Grant
$5,000
Waterloo Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Waterloo, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community well-being, cultural enrichment, education, economic development, and inclusion for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
River Bluff Community Foundation Impact Grant
$5,000
River Bluff Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions in Clinton and Camanche, Iowa, for innovative projects that address community needs in areas such as health, education, and cultural programming.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible local government partners in Greater Des Moines for the creation and installation of public art projects that enhance community engagement with water trails and public spaces.

Arts
City or township governments
Operating Grants
$500,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, culture, heritage, or interpretive science in the Greater Des Moines area, helping them sustain operations and enhance their community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bravo / ICON Public Art Grant
Contact for amount
Bravo Greater Des Moines (Bravo) and ICON Water Trails (ICON)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to government partner communities for creating new public art projects that enhance community engagement and interaction with local water trails and access points.

Arts
City or township governments
Big Field Fund Project Grants
$8,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Research/Development Grants
$3,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports visual artists in eastern Iowa to develop innovative projects that promote community engagement, equity, and environmental awareness.

Arts
Individuals
Iowa Savings Bank Grants
Contact for amount
Iowa Savings Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that benefit residents of Carroll County and Sac County in Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Impact Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Greater MU.S.catine
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2025

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government units in Muscatine County, Iowa, to support projects that improve community quality of life through measurable outcomes and collaboration.

Arts
Nonprofits
Discover Ames Community Grant Program
Contact for amount
Discover Ames
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides funding to public and private organizations for cultural, educational, recreational, and artistic events that enhance community life and attract visitors to Ames, Iowa.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Buchanan County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Buchanan County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that enhance the quality of life for residents in Buchanan County, Iowa, through projects in areas such as arts, education, health, and community betterment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Inspire Iowa Cultural Tourism Grant Program
$100,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to support large-scale events that attract visitors and boost local economies.

Arts
Nonprofits
Art Partnership Grant Program
$20,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and certain public or tribal government units in Iowa to support collaborative arts projects and events that enhance access to the arts and improve services for residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hawarden Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Hawarden Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Hawarden, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Art Project Grants for Artists and Nonprofit Organizations in Iowa
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Iowa residents and nonprofit organizations in creating and presenting arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Iowa Community Cultural Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal councils in Iowa to support cultural programs, festivals, and tourism projects that promote the state's heritage and stimulate economic development.

Arts
Nonprofits
2026 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for Iowa-based mentor-apprentice teams to preserve and promote traditional and folk art practices through hands-on training and mentorship.

Arts
County governments
Community Foundation Uplift Grant
$18,236
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in Black Hawk County, Iowa, for projects focused on urban tree planting, chamber music performances, and professional opera productions.

Arts
Nonprofits