Arts Organizations, Learning and Access

Three-year grants providing flexible, mission-based support to eligible arts, cultural & humanities organizations.

Flexible, mission-based support to arts and cultural organizations that demonstrate artistic and managerial excellence.

Create opportunities for Iowans to access and engage with high quality arts and cultural projects

Create opportunities for rural and underserved communities and schools to flourish through high-quality arts experiences

Support for high-impact arts events and exhibitions that attract visitors to Iowa as a cultural tourism destination.

$4,000 grant for creative projects & educational events in the Midwest to help groups present artists in their community

Up to $20,000 grant to help bring communities together to read and discuss the same book

Up to $25,000 grant that connects young people across the country to Shakespeare’s plays

NEA's largest grants program for organizations provides comprehensive & expansive funding opportunities for communities