Cultural Leadership Partners
Forecasted
Cultural Leadership Partners supports Iowa arts and cultural organizations with general operating funding to sustain excellent programming, strong leadership, cultural impact, and community service.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Flexible financial support over three years, paid on a reimbursement basis
Summary: Cultural Leadership Partners provides designation and general operating support to Iowa arts and cultural organizations demonstrating sustained excellence and community service.
Key Information: Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for three consecutive operating years before the deadline and throughout funding.
Description
Cultural Leadership Partners, offered by Iowa Arts and Culture, recognizes arts and cultural organizations with an exemplary record of cultural and managerial excellence and community service. Selected organizations receive a designation and flexible financial support over a three-year period. The program provides general operating support, with an emphasis on sustained excellence in programming, organizational leadership, and cultural impact for Iowa residents.
Organizations must also demonstrate sound fiscal and managerial practices and deliberate community outreach and involvement. Funding comes from an annual appropriation by the Iowa Legislature to the Iowa Arts Council, which operates within the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and from the National Endowment for the Arts.
