Greenlight Grant
The Greenlight Grant from Iowa Arts and Culture funds innovative Iowa film and digital media projects, supporting production and post-production to strengthen the state’s film and media industry.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$50,000 per project; 1:1 match required; typical awards ~$43,300; funding period up to 2 years
Summary: Supports Iowa filmmakers with funding to launch innovative film and digital media projects, strengthening Iowa’s film and media industry.
Key Information: Individual Iowa filmmakers only; must be registered in the Produce Iowa Production Directory.
Description
The Greenlight Grant, administered by the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa (within the Iowa Economic Development Authority), is designed to empower entrepreneurial and collaborative Iowa filmmakers. The program provides financial support for the production and post-production of original films or digital media projects created in Iowa. The initiative aims to help filmmakers bring well-crafted scripts to the screen, encourage creative risk-taking, and tell important stories to wider audiences. By supporting these projects, the grant seeks to cultivate job creators, strengthen Iowa’s film and media industry, and contribute to the growth of the state’s creative economy.
