Greenlight Grant
Greenlight Grants support entrepreneurial and collaborative Iowa filmmakers who are ready to produce a film and media project that can take them to the next level in their career and contribute to a more robust, diverse and sustainable creative ecosystem in Iowa.
Applicants that can demonstrate an important story that needs to be told to a larger audience and show a significant return on investment with public funds will receive priority for funding.
The Greenlight Grant is administered by the Iowa Arts Council on behalf of Produce Iowa – State Office of Film and Media, both of which exist within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The program is funded through an annual appropriation by the Iowa Legislature.
Who Qualifies?
- Individual filmmakers 18 years of age or older who are current, full-time Iowa residents.
- Applicants must be currently registered in the Produce Iowa Production Directory.
How Do I Apply?
- Applicants must complete an online application by June 3, 2024, on iowaartscouncil.slideroom.com
- Please review the Grant Guidelines found in the resources section below for additional information on application requirements, the review process and scoring rubric
Resources
- FY 25 Greenlight Grant Guidelines
- Schedule a meeting with Program Manager EJ Philby Burton to discuss questions about the application
- Download the FY 25 Production Budget Template
- Download the FY 25 Budget Expense Exemption Form for department approval of any out-of-state expenses (allow a minimum of 10 business days for department decisions)
- FY 24 Greenlight Grant recipients
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