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Iowa Arts Grants

Explore 95 grant opportunities

Big Field Fund Project Grants
$8,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 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

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

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

Arts
Individuals
Iowa Savings Bank Grants 2025
Contact for amount
Iowa Savings Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

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 Muscatine
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
2025 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
2025 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
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
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
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
Iowa Scholarship for the Arts Program 2025-2026
$4,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding Iowa high school seniors pursuing a career in the arts at accredited colleges or universities in Iowa.

Arts
Individuals
Historic Preservation Grant Program 2026
$5,000
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Linn County for projects that preserve historic artifacts, structures, and educational programs related to local history.

Education
Nonprofits
Arts & Culture Operating Support Grant 2026
$28,471
City of Dubuque
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to established nonprofit organizations in Dubuque that create and present arts and cultural experiences, while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025 Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches for innovative projects that improve the quality of life and address community needs in Pottawattamie County.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Art Matching Grant Program
$4,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides funding to support creative public art projects in Iowa City that are accessible to the community, encouraging collaboration among artists, organizations, and individuals.

Community Development
Individuals
Sioux County Community Foundation Grant 2025
$15,000
Sioux County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government units in Sioux County, Iowa, to support community-enhancing initiatives in areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Arts
Nonprofits
Quality of Life in O’Brien County in Iowa
$15,000
O’Brien County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in O’Brien County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community quality of life across various focus areas such as arts, education, health, and environmental conservation.

Arts
Nonprofits