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Iowa Arts Council Awards $153,500 in Major Arts and Organizational Grants
The Iowa Arts Council recently announced 28 Major arts and organizational grants totaling $153,500 to individuals and programs that serve Iowans across the state.
IAC received 78 Major grant applications requesting $687,472 this spring, an increase over last fall’s 48 applications requesting $362,299. IAC Major grants are designed to provide financial assistance for projects developed by individual artists, arts organizations, schools and other community groups working to bring excellence in the arts to all Iowans. The program emphasizes artistic excellence, service to Iowans, and solid project planning and implementation. Applicants may request up to $10,000 but no more than 50 percent of the project’s total expenses.
For a complete listing of funded projects, please visit http://www.iowaartscouncil.org/press_room/press-releases-2006/iac-awards-$153,500-major-arts-grants.htm
