Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs grant cycle for FY 2018 is now open. Grant Applications Due April 28.  HRDP and Country School grants among others.  https://iowaculture.gov/about-us/about/grants

The Historical Resource Development Program provides grants for preservation, conservation, interpretation and public education regarding historical resources in three different categories – Documentary Collections, Historic Preservation and Museums – related to historic preservation of the built environment, museum collections and documentary materials such as diaries, letters, photographs and newspapers.

The Country School program provides grants for the preservation and maintenance of Iowa’s one- and two-room country schools. The funds also may be used for interpreting the history of country schools or for educational activities taking place in a country school.

Read the guidelines and apply online by April 28.