Partnership Grant
Forecasted
The Partnership Grant from Iowa Arts and Culture funds strategic arts initiatives and convenings that strengthen Iowa's arts sector and support statewide arts goals.
Funder: Iowa Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$40,000 per project; 1:1 match required; one-time project expenses only
Summary: Supports major arts convenings and strategic initiatives that reinforce Iowa’s arts sector and align with statewide strategic arts goals.
Key Information: Projects focused solely on creation/presentation of artwork are ineligible unless tied to arts and well-being.
Description
This grant supports significant regional or statewide arts convenings and strategic initiatives that strengthen the arts infrastructure in Iowa. Funded projects must align with the Iowa Arts Council’s 2022–2026 Strategic Plan and may include professional development events, collaborative arts networks, initiatives demonstrating the arts' impact on health and well-being, or strategic partnerships by invitation. The program does not fund projects focused solely on the creation or presentation of artwork unless they are specifically tied to the Arts, Health and Well-being category.
