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Iowa Arts Grants

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Community Event Grant
$10,000
Missouri River Historic Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community events in Woodbury County, Iowa, that promote engagement, unity, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Public Art Matching Grant Program
$3,000
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This program provides funding to support creative public art projects in Iowa City that are accessible to the community, encouraging collaboration among artists, organizations, and individuals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Annual Community Grants
Contact for amount
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Jefferson County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community services, education, arts, and environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant
$15,000
Ida County Community Betterment Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public education institutions in Ida County to support projects that improve community quality of life in areas such as arts, education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Competitive Grant
$350,000
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Lyon County, Iowa, to support projects that enhance community development, education, the arts, economic growth, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Art Partnership Grant Program
$20,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and certain public or tribal government units in Iowa to support collaborative arts projects and events that enhance access to the arts and improve services for residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Art Project Grants for Artists and Nonprofit Organizations in Iowa
$25,000
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Iowa-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and government units for innovative arts projects that engage the community and promote cultural development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Jones County Community Foundation (JCCF) Grant
$35,000
Jones County Community Foundation (Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, schools, churches, and government organizations in Jones County to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, economic development, food security, and healthcare access.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Community Cultural Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal councils in Iowa to support cultural events, arts initiatives, and tourism projects that enhance community vibrancy and promote economic development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Grant Program
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to women, minorities, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities in Iowa to help them start or grow their small businesses through targeted coaching and assistance.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Audubon County Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Audubon County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and municipal entities in Audubon County, Iowa, for projects that enhance community life in areas such as health, education, culture, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
Contact for amount
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for Iowa-based mentor-apprentice teams to preserve and promote traditional and folk art practices through hands-on training and mentorship.

Arts
County governments
Marion County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Marion County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Marion County, Iowa, to support innovative projects that improve the quality of life for local residents across various sectors, including health, education, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Big Field Fund Project Grants
$8,000
Big Field Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Uplift Grants
$18,236
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects that enhance cultural enrichment, community beautification, and classical music performances in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

Arts
Nonprofits
Winneshiek County Community Foundation Grants
$20,000
Winneshiek County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Winneshiek County, Iowa, for projects that improve community quality of life across various areas such as arts, education, environment, and health.

Arts
Nonprofits
Futuro Latino Fund
$15,000
Omaha Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area, focusing on cultural enrichment, socioeconomic development, and community empowerment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Target Grant
$25,000
Missouri River Historical Development
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational entities, local governments, and tax-exempt organizations for projects that improve the quality of life in Woodbury County, Iowa, and surrounding areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Project & Education Grants
$5,000
Quad City Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and K-12 schools in the Quad Cities region to create community-focused arts projects and educational programs.

Education
City or township governments
Community Impact Grants
$5,000
Community Foundation for Western Iowa
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches for innovative projects that improve the quality of life and address community needs in Pottawattamie County.

Community Development
Nonprofits