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Iowa Scholarship for the Arts

The Iowa Scholarship for the Arts supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are pursuing a career in the arts.

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Iowa Artist Career Accelerator

The Iowa Artist Career Accelerator program provides grant funding, peer learning, mentorship opportunities, etc. to increase artists' skills and capacity.

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Iowa Artist Fellowship Program

The Iowa Artist Fellowship provides support to individual artists who demonstrate exceptional creativity in the arts and a commitment to the arts in Iowa.

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Iowa Screenwriters Grant

The Iowa Screenwriters Grant provides support to Iowa’s screenwriters to help advance their artistic practices and elevate the screenwriting industry in Iowa.

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The Exchange

The Exchange is an annual gathering for Iowans working to enhance community and economic development through arts, culture and creativity. 

May 15, 2026
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Artist Professional Development Grant

Provides support to Iowa’s artists to undertake activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate the creative industry in Iowa.

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Iowa Arts Council Meeting

Quarterly Iowa Arts Council Meeting

March 31, 2026 10:00 am - March 31, 2026 12:00 pm
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Iowa Film Rebate Program

A reimbursement program for Iowa-based film studios that film qualified productions within the state.

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Partner State Program

This program upholds the state of Iowa’s eight official international partnerships (i.e. sister states) through civilian, government and economic connections.

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Greenlight Grant

Greenlight Grants support Iowa filmmakers for film and media projects that can take them to the next level in their career and add to Iowa's creative ecosystem.

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Partnership Grant

Arts Partnership Grants are discretionary grant awards for projects that align with one or more current and funding priorities and strategic goals for Iowa.

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Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort

This two-year program builds leadership skills in operations, sustainability, and programming through workshops, peer learning, mentorship, etc.

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Iowa Certified Film Festivals Grant

Certified Film Festivals are eligible to apply for an annual grant that provides flexible programmatic support for film festival activities.

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Inspire Iowa

The Inspire Iowa Cultural Tourism Grant program supports a limited number of highly visible and high-impact arts, culture events, performances, and productions.

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Cultural Leadership Partners

Cultural Leadership Partners provides arts and cultural organizations with a designation and flexible financial support over a three-year period.

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