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Iowa Great Places

The Iowa Great Places program is not accepting applications at this time.

Manage Your Designation

Reference your Award Notification e-mail and Grant Contract for information about managing your grant award.  The e-mail and contract include information about contract compliance, acknowledging support, final reports, and other important details. View the State Department Resources web pages for additional guidance.

Iowa Great Places Promotion

Send images and event details about your Iowa Great Place for promotion in IEDA communication outlets

Annual Report

As a designee, you must complete the annual report form at the end of each calendar year and share the impact of the designation on arts and culture in Iowa.

Iowa Great Places and Projects

Interactive Iowa Great Places Map

Endorsed Iowa Great Places Projects (Current as of 1/1/2024)
The Iowa Great Places Citizen Advisory Board reviews and endorses projects taking place as part of an Iowa Great Place community’s vision. Endorsed projects may also receive additional state agency consideration. Interested applicants to other State of Iowa programs should review this list to see if their project qualifies for Iowa Great Places scoring increases.

Iowa Creative Places Profiles and Videos
View short profiles of Iowa Great Places and Iowa Cultural and Entertainment Districts.


Questions? Please contact Jon Berg, Creative Community Development and Infrastructure Programs Manager, at jon.berg@iowaeda.com or 515.348.6323