The Arts Partnership Grant program supports significant regional or statewide arts convenings and strategic initiatives that strengthen the arts in Iowa and align with the Iowa Arts Council’s 2022–2026 Strategic Plan.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
Funding Information
Applicants may request between $2,500 and $40,000.
Grant Period
October 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects must clearly align with one of the following categories:
- Regional and Statewide Arts Convenings
- Supports arts events, conferences, and convenings that build professional knowledge, advance arts practices in Iowa, and expand networks for collaboration.
- Arts, Health and Well-being
- Supports programming that demonstrates the arts’ impact on community belonging, connection, and the health and well-being of individuals and groups.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include:
- Iowa-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits located in Border Cities serving Iowa audiences
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status applying through a fiscal agent
- Educational institutions, organizations, or K–12 schools
- Area Education Agencies
- Units of local, county, state, or federally recognized tribal government in Iowa
- Additional eligibility requirements:
- Organizations must have a physical location in Iowa (or serve Iowa communities if in a Border City)
- Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Applicants must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For more information, visit IEDA.
