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Program opens May 2026 and accepts rolling applications until April 15, 2027 or funds are exhausted; stored deadline is null.
Artist Professional Development Grant is sponsored by Iowa Arts Council. This grant supports Iowa's artists in undertaking activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate the creative industry in Iowa. It funds learning, mentorship, and business development opportunities to enhance professional skills and capacity.
The Iowa Screenwriters Grant is included within this program.
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Artist Professional Development Grant | Economic Development & Finance Authority Artist Professional Development Grant Artist Professional Development Grant Callout The Artist Professional Development Grant provides support to Iowa’s artists to undertake activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate the creative industry in Iowa.
The program supports learning, mentorship, and business development opportunities to enable artists of all disciplines to catalyze momentum in their artistic practices and increase their professional skills and capacity. The program is funded through an appropriation by the Iowa Legislature to the IEDA and a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts , a federal agency.
The Iowa Screenwriters Grant is contained within this program, with funding made possible by a sponsorship from the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance and the Iowa Motion Picture Association. Open to Iowa Artists at least 18 years of age or older.
Please review the grant guidelines found under the resources below for additional information on eligibility requirements, reporting requirements and review process, as well as application questions and the scoring rubric. FY 2027 Artist Professional Development Grant Application The program will open for submission of online applications in May 2026 for the funding period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 15, 2027 or until funds are expended. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions within eight to twelve weeks of application deadline.
Artist Professional Development Grant Guidelines Schedule a meeting with Program Manager EJ Philby Burton to discuss questions about the application to the Artist Professional Development Grant program Complete a Final Report Form FY27 Final Reimbursements and Final Reports Training Webinar Video Reimbursements and Final Reports FAQ EJ Philby Burton, Produce Iowa Program Manager
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists at least 18 years of age or older who are U.S. citizens or possess a Permanent Resident Card, and are full-time Iowa residents domiciled in Iowa. Confirm the full requirements on the funder's own website before applying.
Applications for Artist Professional Development Grant are due April 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Artist Professional Development Grant is funded by Iowa Arts Council. Verify program details on the funder's own website before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the funder's own website for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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