Through the Iowa Screenwriters Grant, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) provides support to Iowa’s screenwriters to undertake activities that advance their artistic practices and elevate the creative screenwriting industry in Iowa.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
It is a career advancement grant for Iowa screenwriters and focuses on providing professional development tied to an active screenplay that the applicant is working on.
The Iowa Screenwriters Grant is administered by the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Funding is made possible by a sponsorship from the Iowa Scriptwriters Alliance and the Iowa Motion Picture Association.
Funding Information
Applicants may request funding for eligible one-time project expenses that are incurred and expended within the eligible funding period.
- Minimum grant request: $500.
- Maximum grant request: $2,500.
Funding Period
The eligible funding period is July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Eligible Activities
Types of eligible activities include:
- Participating in professional development opportunities for screenwriting (e.g. online or in person conference or workshop registration fees).
- Expanding capacity for creative screenwriting work (e.g. purchasing or subscribing to screenwriting software, books).
- Learning new or advanced techniques in screenwriting (e.g. online or in-person classes, courses, apprenticeships).
- Receiving professional screenwriting mentorship (e.g. one-on-one or group coaching, professional feedback, peer reviews on current screenplay).
The following types of screenplays are eligible:
- Feature, including sequels
- Short
- Web series
- Episodic, including pilot episodes or new seasons
- Proof-of-concept
- Adaptations from other works.
Who Qualifies?
- Individual screenwriters 18 years or older who are current, full-time Iowa residents.
- Applicants must be currently registered in the Produce Iowa Production Directory.
For more information, visit IEDA.
