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Inspire Iowa Grant is sponsored by Iowa Economic Development Authority (in partnership with Iowa Tourism Office and Iowa Arts Council). The Inspire Iowa Cultural Tourism Grant program supports highly visible and high-impact arts, culture, and heritage events, performances, productions, or exhibitions that attract new visitors to Iowa communities and showcase the state as a cultural tourism destination.
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Inspire Iowa | Economic Development & Finance Authority The Inspire Iowa Cultural Tourism Grant program supports a limited number of highly visible and high-impact arts, culture and heritage events, performances, productions or exhibitions. Projects will attract new visitors to Iowa communities and showcase our state as a cultural tourism destination.
Inspire Iowa Grants Callout This funding opportunity recognizes Iowa’s arts, cultural and heritage venues as significant tourism attractions that anchor growing communities. Iowa’s creative sector generates more than $4. 5 billion of economic impact annually, while stimulating local spending, supporting the broader hospitality industry, and attracting millions of visitors to our state.
Inspire Iowa is a partnership between the Iowa Tourism Office and Iowa Arts Council and is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Funding is made possible through the Iowa Tourism Office. Those selected will receive $25,000 - $50,000 (max award of $100,000) with 1:1 cash match requirement Nonprofit arts, cultural or humanities organizations or communities that operate a cultural facility in Iowa.
The organization must maintain a cash operating expense budget, exclusive of other IEDA grant support, of no less than $250,000 per year. Program is currently not accepting applications.
Inspire Iowa Cultural Tourism Grant Program Guidelines Submit a Request for Reimbursement Submit the Final Report Form (for FY 2024 awardees) Note: All grant recipients will be required to report on the following performance measurements for this grant: Overall attendance/admissions or ticket sales of exhibit/event (locals and non-locals) Attendance of non-local visitors (those who traveled 50+ miles, based on zip code) ROI of Event/Exhibit = Revenue Generated / (State Investment + Local Investment) Jennie Knoebel, Director, Iowa Arts Council
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit arts, cultural, or humanities organizations or communities that operate a cultural facility in Iowa. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $50,000 (max award of $100,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Inspire Iowa Grant is funded by Iowa Economic Development Authority (in partnership with Iowa Tourism Office and Iowa Arts Council). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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