Cultural Capacity Building Grant supports Iowa arts, cultural and humanities organizations with general operating funds to strengthen cultural and managerial excellence and community service.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: General operating support over three years
Summary: Supports Iowa arts, cultural and humanities organizations in strengthening cultural and managerial excellence and community service.
Key Information: Applicants need at least one year-round staff or volunteer position responsible for organizational oversight and management.
The Cultural Capacity Building Grant provides general operating support over three years to eligible arts, cultural and humanities organizations in Iowa. The program supports organizations committed to enhancing their cultural and managerial excellence and service to their communities. Its focus is organizational operations rather than a specified research topic or individual project.
The program is supported by an annual appropriation from the Iowa Legislature to the Iowa Arts Council, within the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and by the National Endowment for the Arts. Eligible applicants include Iowa nonprofits with a primary arts or cultural mission and arts or cultural divisions of municipal government.