Note: This opportunity has closed and is no longer accepting applications. Review the list of grant recipients.
Iowa Arts & Culture Marketing Grants support arts and cultural organizations in their efforts to remarket their reopening or to publicize the resumption of activities and steps taken to ensure a safe experience re-engaging in creative and cultural experiences. These grants recognize the vital role of arts and culture in strengthening local economies and communities.
Arts and cultural organizations of all kinds are encouraged to apply for this opportunity. This may include performing arts organizations and venues; museums, zoos and aquariums; film and cultural festivals; historical sites and local historical societies; art and science centers; community arts organizations; cultural and entertainment districts; and eligible units of government.
This program has been established with $1 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds from the federal CARES Act, designated by Governor Kim Reynolds to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and consistent with the Office of the Governor of Iowa's authority to provide economic relief to small businesses impacted by the public health emergency.
- Who: Iowa Nonprofits, Local Governments and Higher Education Institutions
- What: $1,500 - $20,000
- When: October 11, 2021 for the funding period of May 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
How to Apply
This funding opportunity has closed. Reference the Iowa Arts & Culture Marketing Grant recipients and program guidelines online.
Manage Your Grant
Grantee Handbook
See the Grantee Handbook (FY22) to learn how to manage your grant, including contract compliance and publicity.
Final Report
As a grant recipient, you must complete a final report form at the end of the process and share the impact of the project on the arts and culture in Iowa.