This program upholds the state of Iowa’s eight official international partnerships (i.e. sister states) through civilian, government and economic connections.
The Iowa Artist Fellowship provides support to individual artists who demonstrate exceptional creativity in the arts and a commitment to the arts in Iowa.
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.
The Iowa Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant provides support to teams of mentor artists and apprentices to sustain artistic traditions and cultural heritage.
The Iowa Screenwriters Grant provides support to Iowa’s screenwriters to help advance their artistic practices and elevate the screenwriting industry in Iowa.
Art Project Grants for artists and for organizations create opportunities for Iowans to access and engage with high quality arts and cultural projects.
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.
