Apply for funding to take your project from script-to-screen and become a job creator that grows the film and television industry in Iowa, builds collaboration with other in-state filmmakers and benefits small businesses who service the industry. The program is administered by the Iowa Arts Council on behalf of Produce Iowa. Funding for the program is provided by the Iowa Legislature.
Donor Name: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Greenlight Grants encourage entrepreneurship in Iowa by enhancing the professional capacity of Iowa’s media industry. Funding helps Iowans take their projects from script-to-screen and become job creators that grow the film and television industry in Iowa, build collaboration with other in-state filmmakers and benefit small businesses who service the industry.
Funding Information
Applicants may request funding for eligible one-time project expenses that are incurred and expended within the eligible funding period. The department reserves the right to adjust funding levels based on the quality of submitted applications.
- Minimum Grant Request: $10,000
- Maximum Grant Request: $50,000
Funding Period
July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024
Eligible Use of Funds
Grant funds must be used for direct expenses related to the production and post-production of a film or digital media project. Funding may be used only for goods and services acquired through vendors located in Iowa. Project activities may occur before or after the funding period; however, the grant funds can support expenses and activities that occur only within the funding period. Funded projects must place Produce Iowa and Iowa Arts Council logos in credits on screen.
Applicants may request an expense exemption for consideration by the department for certain expenses that are not available in Iowa. The department reserves the right to approve or deny any requests at their discretion.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Individuals who do not meet these requirements are not eligible to apply.
- Individual filmmaker
- If awarded funding, the individual filmmaker will be legally and financially responsible for the grant award and meeting contract requirements
- Current, full-time Iowa resident with permanent address in Iowa
- Legal Iowa resident as defined by Iowa Code 422.4 and Iowa Administrative Code 701.38.17 (422)
- 18 years of age or older
- An application must support a project that is initiated, produced, and/or managed by the individual filmmaker, not another entity or organization
- Maintain current registration in the Produce Iowa Media Production Directory
- Individual filmmakers are encouraged to register on the Iowa Targeted Small Business website
For more information, visit Greenlight Grant.
