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Note: This funding opportunity is no longer currently accepting applications. See below for resources to manage your grant award.

Demonstrate your investment in a rich cultural environment that improves the quality of life for all Iowans by becoming a Cultural Leadership Partner. Partners are designated every three years and receive grant funds to support operating and programmatic costs throughout the three-year cycle. Cultural Leadership Partners demonstrate an exemplary record of programming, managerial excellence and community service on a year-round basis to the citizens of Iowa; sound fiscal and managerial practices; and deliberate community outreach and involvement.

  • Who: Iowa Nonprofit Cultural, Humanities or Arts Organizations
  • What: Designation and $30,000 - $60,000 in funding over a three year period
  • When: May 3, 2021 for the funding period of July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024

 

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines 
  2. Watch the informational webinar
  3. Drop in on virtual office hours via Zoom to ask program staff questions at 10:00 a.m., March 18 and April 15
    Office Hours Zoom Link 
    Office Hours Zoom Call-In: 312-626-6799
    Meeting ID: 626 286 2564
  4. Submit the application 

Manage Your Grant

Grantee Handbook

Download the Grantee Handbook to learn how to manage your grant, including contract compliance and publicity.

Final Report

As a grant recipient, you must complete the final report form at the end of the process and share the impact of the project on arts and culture in Iowa.

Grant Awards History

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Project Title Sort descending Applicant City County Fiscal year Grant Amount
Blank Park Zoo Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Blank Park Zoo Des Moines Polk 2015 $20,000.00
Blank Park Zoo Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Blank Park Zoo Des Moines Polk 2014 $24,530.00
Brucemorchestra! 2015 Marketing and Recording Orchestra Iowa Cedar Rapids Linn 2016 $9,500.00
Brucemorchestra: 2016-2017 Season Opener! Orchestra Iowa Cedar Rapids Linn 2017 $10,000.00
Brucemore, Inc Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Brucemore, Inc Cedar Rapids Linn 2014 $17,770.00
Brucemore, Inc Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Brucemore, Inc Cedar Rapids Linn 2015 $17,770.00
Cedar Falls Community Theatre, inc Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Cedar Falls Community Theatre, inc Cedar Falls Black Hawk 2014 $8,460.00
Cedar Falls Community Theatre, inc Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Cedar Falls Community Theatre, inc Cedar Falls Black Hawk 2015 $10,000.00
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Cedar Rapids Linn 2014 $17,770.00
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Cedar Rapids Linn 2015 $15,000.00
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. Cedar Rapids Linn 2014 $17,770.00
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. Cedar Rapids Linn 2015 $20,000.00
Charles H. MacNider Museum Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Charles H. MacNider Museum Mason City Cerro Gordo 2014 $13,540.00
Charles H. MacNider Museum Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Charles H. MacNider Museum Mason City Cerro Gordo 2015 $13,540.00
Children's Spring and Fall Art Classes Pearson Lakes Art Center Okoboji Dickinson 2016 $4,000.00
Civic Music Association Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Civic Music Association Des Moines Polk 2015 $10,000.00
Civic Music Association Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Civic Music Association Des Moines Polk 2014 $8,460.00
Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Linn 2014 $15,230.00
Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids Cultural Leadership Partner Grant Community Theatre of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Linn 2015 $15,000.00
Composers' Commissions and Composition Performance Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association Davenport Scott 2015 $10,000.00