The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking applications for its Historical Resource Development Program to help preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about Iowa’s historical assets.
Donor Name: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 2 years 5 months
Details:
The Resource Enhancement and Protection/Historical Resource Development Program (REAP/HRDP) is funded by the Resource Enhancement and Protection Act (REAP). The purpose of the grants programs is to provide funds to preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about the historical resources of Iowa.
- All projects must involve Iowa’s historical resources. Non-residents may apply if the project resource is located in Iowa.
- All projects involving personal property must, upon request, document a legal relationship to the property and/or owner agreement to the project.
- Funded projects will encourage and support the economic and cultural health and development of the state and the communities in which the resources are located.
Project Types
The following broad project types can be funded with Historical Resource Development Program grants:
- Acquisition and development of historical resources
- Preservation and conservation of historical resources
- Interpretation of historical resources
- Professional training and educational programs on the acquisition, development, preservation, conservation and interpretation of historical resources
Grant Categories
All funded projects must fall within one of the following grant categories. Instructions for each category are linked below:
- Documentary Collections
- Historic Preservation
- Museums
Funding information
- Up to $50,000 with a required match. Match ratios vary.
- Project Period The projects take place from July 1, 2023 – November 30, 2025.
Eligible Applicants
Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Late, incomplete or ineligible applications will not be accepted.
The following entities are eligible to receive Historical Resource Development Program grants:
- Nonprofit corporations
- Governmental units
- Traditional tribal societies and governments of recognized resident American Indian tribes in Iowa
- Individuals
- Private corporations and businesses
For more information, visit Historical Resource Development.
