Iowa Screenwriters Grant
Iowa Screenwriters Grant supports Iowa screenwriters’ professional development tied to an active screenplay, helping advance their artistic practices and careers while elevating Iowa’s screenwriting industry.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates: April 15, 2027 (Rolling applications, or until funds are expended)
Summary: Supports Iowa screenwriters’ career advancement through professional development tied to an active screenplay.
Key Information: As of FY 2027, screenwriters apply through the Artist Professional Development Grant rather than a separate program.
Description
The Iowa Screenwriters Grant supports Iowa screenwriters undertaking activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate Iowa’s creative screenwriting industry. Offered by Iowa Arts and Culture, it is a career advancement grant focused on professional development tied to an active screenplay the applicant is working on.
As of fiscal year 2027, the grant is contained within the Artist Professional Development Grant, with screenwriter funding made possible by sponsorship from the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance and the Iowa Motion Picture Association. The broader program supports learning, mentorship, and business development opportunities for artists of all disciplines, helping them build momentum in their artistic practices and increase their professional skills and capacity.
