Art Project Grant
The FY27 Iowa Arts and Health Special Round supports Iowa organizations in delivering arts-based projects that promote community well-being and engage local artists in health-focused initiatives.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application deadline — submit online (FY27 Art Project Grant for Organizations, Arts and Health Special Round) by 11:59 PM
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per project; 1:1 match required; typical awards average ~$10,789; project period Nov 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports Iowa-based organizations to deliver high-quality arts and health projects that engage and benefit Iowans.
Key Information: Only projects engaging Iowa artists/communities in arts and health are eligible for this special round.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Iowa Arts Council (within the Iowa Economic Development Authority), supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement arts and health projects that provide public access to high-quality arts experiences and promote community well-being across Iowa. For FY27, only projects specifically engaging Iowa artists and communities in arts and health initiatives are eligible. The program seeks to foster vibrant cultural engagement, increase access to the arts, and advance the Iowa Arts Council’s strategic goal of improving individual and community health through the arts.
