United Arts Grants
Apply for funding raised through the United Arts Campaign (Arts for ALL Fund):
Submit Reports on Current Grants| Program | Eligibility | Documents | Due Dates |
| Mini-Grants | Eligible: cultural events by nonprofit organizations based in Lake, Osceola and Orange counties that have presented at least one year of programming | • Guidelines-English • Budget Form • Budget Glossary • See right for application link. | 5 pm Aug 3, Feb 1 for projects starting one month later. Apply Now! |
| Diversity & Accessibility Grants | Eligible: cultural organizations based in Lake, Osceola and Orange counties that have presented at least three years of programming | • Guidelines • Budget Form • Sample Audience Survey • See right for application link. | 5 pm Aug 3, Feb 1 for projects starting one month later. Apply Now! |
| Orange County Venue Subsidy Grants | Eligible: cultural organizations that are renting space at a venue in Orange County for an exhibition or performance. | • Guidelines • Budget Form • See right for application link. | 5 pm June 1, 2020, for FY20 funding. Apply Now! |
| Operating Support Grants | Eligible: cultural organizations over $75K and 3 years+. New applicants must first send 3 years of financial statements and programming history to Rafael@UnitedArts.cc for eligibility. | • FY20 Guidelines • Forms (zipped)• Panelists | FY21 application and guidelines: TBA July 2020 |
| Arts and Culture Access Funding – Organizations | Eligible: current organization grantees, with arts education programs for schools. New programs can be posted year-round but most funding is decided in late summer. | Guidelines | 5 pm Mon June 15, 2020 – returning applicants must submit major program changes for school year 2019-20, and any new programs (post your program on UAArtsEd.com then apply for funding using this link). Apply Now! The application is available year-round for new applicants. 5 pm Mon Aug 3, 2020 – updates to lesson plans and Lunsford forms. |
| Arts and Culture Access Funding – Teachers | Eligible: Teachers in Lake, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties to fund programs from UAArtsEd.com for their class. Funding is LIMITED and runs out fast. Book early! | Guidelines | Available all school year (starting in August) – once funding is gone, you can purchase a program. Apply Now! |
Arts Advocacy – State of Florida Funding
Questions? Contact
For United Arts Grants Programs
Rafael Torres (Operating Support, Diverse Programming Grant, Arts & Culture Access Grant – Organizations)
Manager, Grants & Arts Education
Direct 407.790.7844
Main 407.628.0333 x232
Rafael@UnitedArts.cc
Matthew Kopkin (Mini-Grants, Arts & Culture Access Grant – Teachers)
Grants & Arts Education Coordinator
Main 407.628.0333 x228
Matthew@UnitedArts.cc
Application System Instructional Videos
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Panelist Nomination Form – Nominate yourself (and learn more about the panel process), or email Rafael@UnitedArts.cc to suggest a person with arts and/or business expertise for United Arts grants panels.
Grant Writer Referrals – Interested in helping arts nonprofits write grant applications? United Arts will keep a list of potential grant writers. Send resume showing grant writing / nonprofit experience to Rafael@UnitedArts.cc.
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