The Creative Places Accelerator is a year long program where cross sector community teams from small to midsize Iowa communities develop arts-based projects to serve as catalysts for livability, economic development, and community connectedness. Projects developed through this accelerator program will be focused on creative placemaking or placekeeping and will have demonstrated positive impact on their respective communities.
Eligibility
- Eligible Iowa municipalities
- Nonprofit organizations
Program Timeline
September 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Application Process
Resources
Schedule a meeting with Program Manager Jon Berg to discuss questions about the application.
FY27 Creative Places Accelerator Program Guidelines (300.75 KB) .pdf
Potential applicants are encouraged to review all published material and contact Jon Berg, Program Manager with questions well in advance of the application deadline.
Manage Your Grant
- Complete a Final Report Form
- Reimbursement Form
- FY26 Final Reimbursements and Final Reports Training Webinar Video
- FY26 Program Guidelines (947.8 KB) Archived .pdf