Iowa Arts Councilgrant
Iowa Arts Council Artist Professional Development Grant
- Who Can Apply: Individual Iowa artists (visual/performing artists, filmmakers, musicians, creative writers) aged 18+ who are U.S. citizens, Green Card holders or in the process of obtaining one, and full-time Iowa residents. Artist groups/collectives, organizations, FY2027 Iowa Artist Fellowship or APDG recipients, and active Greenlight Grant holders are ineligible.
- The Focus: Professional development activities that advance an Iowa artist's practice or creative business: conferences, workshops, residencies, classes, apprenticeships, and mentorship, completed July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.
- The Funding: Grant request of $500 to $5,000 with no match required; IEDA may award only a portion of the request. Full award paid on execution of the grant agreement.
- Key Requirements: Submit an online SlideRoom application including an applicant profile, artistic practice goal, grant activity description, a project budget itemizing $500-$5,000 in eligible expenses with a budget narrative, and 3-5 artistic work samples (video/audio files no more than three minutes each; PDF files no more than five pages each).
DeadlineThursday, April 15, 2027
AwardMinimum grant request: $500; Maximum grant request: $5,000
Program datesJuly 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Locationregional_state
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesvisual arts, performing arts, filmmaking, music, creative writing
Age range18–
Application notesApplications are accepted on a rolling basis until April 15, 2027 or until funds are expended; decisions typically arrive 8-12 weeks after submission. Submit only via the Iowa Arts Council's SlideRoom portal (create a login to view full requirements); no other format accepted. International travel, activities earning course credit/degrees, and the applicant's own artist fees are ineligible. Contact Program Manager EJ Philby Burton with questions well in advance; accessibility help from Elizabeth Ferreira at least two weeks before the deadline.
Contactej.philbyburton@iowaeda.com
Iowa Arts Council
Organization based in Des Moines