Deadline: 2-May-22
The Iowa Arts Council is pleased to launch an open call for the Country School Grant Program to assist in the preservation and maintenance of a one-room or two-room country school in Iowa.
In addition to preservation efforts, grant funds may be used for historical interpretation or educational activities relating to the school. Priority is given to projects that include an educational component.
The Country School Grant Program is a part of the Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) and is established in the Code of Iowa, Administrative rules for the program are found in Iowa Administrative. The following items apply to all projects funded through HRDP.
The Resource Enhancement and Protection/Historical Resource Development Program (REAP/HRDP) is funded by the Resource Enhancement and Protection Act (REAP). The purpose of the REAP/HRDP Grants Program is to provide funds to preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about the historical resources of Iowa.
- All projects must involve Iowa’s historical resources. Non-residents may apply if the project resource is located in Iowa.
- All projects involving personal property must, upon request, document a legal relationship to the property and/or owner agreement to the project.
- Funded projects will encourage and support the economic and cultural health and development of the state and the communities in which the resources are located.
- Country School grants are intended for the preservation of one-room and two-room buildings once used as country schools in Iowa.
Funding Information
Up to $5,000 with a required 1:1 match.
Project Types
The project must involve a building that once served as a one or two room school building.
The following broad project types can be funded with Country School Program grants:
- Acquisition and development of historical resources
- Preservation and conservation of historical resources
- Interpretation of historical resources
- Professional training and educational programs on the acquisition, development, preservation, conservation and interpretation of historical resources
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must submit applications via the State Historical Society of Iowa’s SlideRoom, an online application portal. Applications will not be accepted in any other format. Late, incomplete or ineligible applications will not be accepted.
The following entities are eligible to receive Country School Grant Program funds:
- Nonprofit corporations
- Governmental units (Only governmental units that are considered Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in good standing can apply in the historic preservation category).
- Traditional tribal societies and governments of recognized resident American Indian tribes in Iowa
- Individuals
- Private corporations and businesses
For more information, visit Iowa Arts Council.
For more information, visit https://iowaculture.gov/about-us/about/grants/country-school-grant-program
