Over $200,000 in CARES money goes to North Iowa cultural groups
Part of more than $7 million distributed across the state.
Posted: Dec 24, 2020 11:14 AM
Updated: Dec 24, 2020 11:17 AM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
DES MOINES, Iowa – 15 North Iowa grant recipients are sharing in $7 million awarded to cultural organizations and artists around the state.
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs says (DCA) the money comes from the federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and they received more than 550 requests for over $36 million in funding.
“The Iowa Arts and Culture Recovery Program stabilizes a vital part of Iowa’s economy by helping our arts and cultural sector build a much-needed funding bridge for a stronger recovery,” says Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Chris Kramer. “We are so grateful to Governor Reynolds for her steadfast support of Iowa’s creative and cultural workforce. These grants provide relief for thousands of Iowans w