The Iowa Tourism Grant (ITG) Program promotes tourism in Iowa by funding tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and events that benefit both local economies and the state’s economy.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/29/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 to $10,000
Details:
Applications are available annually, and preference will be given to projects that support the overall marketing plan of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in terms of its target audiences and messaging.
In 2023 they were thrilled to receive 69 eligible applications seeking over $549,200 in grant funding. A team of reviewers dedicated many hours to carefully reviewing and assessing each application to determine successful applicants and the amount of each grant award. Nearly $300,000 was distributed to 33 organizations around the state.
Funding Information
- In 2024 ITG award ranges will be from $2,500 to $10,000. A 20% cash match is required, which means that 20% of the total project cost must be provided in cash match. There is $400,000 available for the FY24 grant cycle.
- All funds requested must be whole numbers between $2,500 to $10,000 and be in increments of $100. (i.e., $2,500; $2,600; $2,700; etc.)
Eligible Expenses
All project expenses (grant request plus cash match) must directly relate to the implementation of a tourism-related marketing initiative, meeting or event and be incurred within the calendar year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a tourism-related entity based in Iowa. This includes nonprofits, for-profits, cities, counties, and regional government and planning entities.
- Applicants may submit one application per funding cycle. The same project cannot receive funding from the ITG program two years in a row.
For more information, visit IEDA.
