Iowa Certified Film Festivals Grant
This grant supports Iowa Certified Film Festivals with annual funding to strengthen and sustain the state's film festival ecosystem and foster a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual support; funding amount depends on festival tier; set amounts per tier
Summary: Provides annual, flexible programmatic support to Iowa Certified Film Festivals to strengthen and sustain the state’s film festival ecosystem.
Key Information: Only Iowa Certified Film Festivals (CFFs) are eligible.
Description
This grant offers annual, flexible programmatic support for film festival activities to organizations designated as Iowa Certified Film Festivals (CFFs). Administered by the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa (State Office of Film and Media), both within the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the program aims to strengthen and sustain Iowa's film festival ecosystem. Funding is allocated based on the tier level of the certified festival and is intended to foster a vibrant arts and culture scene across the state. The grant is funded through an annual appropriation by the Iowa Legislature.
