Greenlight Grants are intended to provide entrepreneurial and collaborative Iowa filmmakers with a financial boost to launch a well-written script to screen and the opportunity to stretch creatively, think big and tell an important story that needs to be told to a larger audience. A goal of the Program is for Iowans to become job creators that grow our film and media industry.
Through the Program, the IEDA provides financial incentives to Iowa filmmakers who are ready to produce films and media projects that can take them to the next level in their careers and contribute to a more robust film and media industry and creative economy in Iowa.
The Greenlight Grant is administered by the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa – State Office of Film and Media, both of which exist within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The program is funded through an annual appropriation by the Iowa Legislature.
Eligibility
- Individual filmmakers 18 years of age or older who are current, full-time Iowa residents
- Applicants must be currently registered in the Produce Iowa Production Directory
Application Process
- Applicants must complete an online application by April 22, 2025, for the funding period July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
- Please review the grant guidelines found under the resources below for additional information on eligibility requirements, reporting requirements and review process, as well as application questions and the scoring rubric
Resources
- FY26 Greenlight Grant Guidelines
- Schedule a meeting with Program Manager EJ Philby Burton to discuss questions about the application