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 organizations that have presented at least one year of programming, or long-term community engagement projects by individual artists. | • Guidelines-English • Guidelines-Español • Budget Form • Budget Glossary • See right for application link. | 5 pm Aug 1, Feb 15, May 1, for projects starting one month later. Apply Now! |
| Diversity Grants | Eligible: cultural organizations over $75K and 3 years+, providing programming & marketing designed for diverse audiences, or diversity plans/training. | • Guidelines • Budget Form • Funded Projects to Date | 5 pm Oct 4, Feb 15, or May 1, for projects starting one month later. 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. | • Guidelines • Forms (zipped) • Current Panelists | 5 pm Thursday, August 16, 2018 for 2019 funding. Apply Now! |
| 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 Tues June 5, 2018 – returning applicants must submit major program changes for school year 2018-19, 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 Thurs Aug 2, 2018 – 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! |
Apply for funding from Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs:
Submit Reports on Current Grants| Program |
Information | Documents | Due Dates |
 Cultural Tourism (CT) Funding |
Eligible: Cultural nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, for events in Orange County that enhance the Orlando area’s cultural identity, present quality arts and cultural experiences, and promote tourism.
FY19 Cultural Tourism Funding FY18 Cultural Tourism Funding |
FY19 files: Report Forms: • Change Request Form • Report-ALL Forms-Pay 2 Guidelines • How to Apply – Workshop Overview • Application Forms FY18 files: • ACH Payment Form • Logos for all Orange County grantees Report Forms: • Pay 2 Forms workbook • Change Request Form FY17 files: |
The FY19 Cultural Tourism Funding application cycle is now closed. Funding for events that occur Jan 1-Dec 31, 2019, with marketing and related project expenses after Nov 1, 2018.
• For application eligibility, applicant meetings by appointment only, contact Trudy@UnitedArts.cc |
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Cultural Facilities (CF) Funding |
Eligible: nonprofits or governments for acquisition, construction, renovation or equipping of cultural facilities in Orange County. | FY19 Files: • Program Overview/ Workshop PPT • Guidelines (PDF) Application Forms: • A-Certification • B-Budget • C-Match • D-5-yr Ops Budget • Narrative Template Report Forms: • Change Request Form • ACH Payment Form FY18 Files: FY17 Files or earlier, please contact |
Application cycle for FY19 Cultural Facilities Funding is closed. Next application cycle will begin late fall 2019 for Feb 1, 2020 deadline, for projects during July 1, 2020-March 31, 2022. • For application eligibility, or applicant meetings by appointment only, contact Trudy@UnitedArts.cc |
| Blockbuster Fund |
To encourage marquee-type blockbuster events–result in regional, statewide and national attendance. Eligible: individual or organization. | Guidelines | Ongoing opportunity — schedule to present a proposal at a Blockbuster Committee meeting (allow couple months’ notice) Contact: Terry Olson, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs at 407.836.5540, or Terry.Olson@ocfl.net |
| Orlando Chapter of the Awesome Foundation |
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Eligible: individual or group. | APPLY FOR A GRANT | Ongoing opportunity — For more information, contact: Mr. Terry Olson, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs at 407.836.5540, or Terry.Olson@ocfl.net |
Resources:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs and Advisory Council resources:
- FY19 ACA Council List-19-0120 • Council Member Bios-18-0320.pdf
- Advisory Council Calendar 2018-19-at 19-0215 • Advisory Council Committees – 19-0120
- LOGOS: Orange County “Leaper” Logo – ALL FILES HERE
- OrlandoAtPlay.com–How to include search option for CT events on OAP website • Latest event listing of Cultural Tourism-funded projects at 2/14/19
- Orange County Contacts (for BCC officials & Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council)
- Orange County Sustainability Plan – Progress in Arts & Culture, Oct 2018
Arts Advocacy – State of Florida Funding:
The time is NOW to reach out, invite, inform, request … below are the materials you’ll need:
- Contacts: Elected Officials – State of Florida & Key Legislators
- Funding Recommendations from Division of Cultural Affairs – Local area, $7M | & Statewide 2019-20 Funding Platform, $61.7M
- Chart – Last year’s State Funding plummet ($2,650,000 funding approved statewide, for Cultural & Museum Grants category only; 6.4% of requests, on average)
- Talk points for DCA & CFL area recommended
- More info: Florida Cultural Alliance ONE-SHEET to advocacy
SAVE THE DATE: Arts & Culture Day in Tallahassee –Wed., March 13, 2019, all day
- Wed., March 13, 2019, all day (travel plans TBA). Notify Trudy@UnitedArts.cc if you are interested in participating with the group.
MEDIA:
- Jan 22 2019 – Anna V. Eskamani penned an op-ed, stressing the importance of arts and culture funding, that you can read here.
- Jan 16 2019 – Orlando Sentinel: Lawmakers, cultural leaders challenge Florida Legislature on arts funding
- Jan 15 2019 – VIDEO of The Future of Arts and Culture in Florida: A Legislative Town Hall with State Representatives Anna V. Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith:
- – Part 1 (44 min) | – Part 2 (25 min) | – Part 3 (58 min)
- Jan 15 2019 – Florida Politics: Orlando arts groups decry funding cuts at Anna Eskamani, Carlos Smith town hall
- Jan 15 2019 – Orlando Weekly: Florida Reps. Eskamani and Smith lead Orlando arts funding town hall
Apply for funding from Orange County TDT Grants Application Review Committee (ARC):
- TDT ARC Funding — REMINDER: only Capital Grants of $2M+ projects will be considered at this time.
– Press release on TDT ARC funding opportunities 19-0910
– The web site for the ARC programs is live at: https://netapps.ocfl.net/arctdtgrants/tdtgrants
– The cycle for facilities grant applications closed Nov 14, 2018.
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs++ Meetings for February/March 2019:
February 2019
- TDT ARC meeting – Mon, Feb 18, 2019, 9pm OC admin, in Chambers – AGENDA
- Public Art Review Board meeting – Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, 4-5 pm. OC Admin, Rm 105,
- Art in the Chambers opening – Monday, Feb 18, 2019, 5:30 p.m., in County Chambers
March 2019
- Florida Arts & Culture Day in Tallahassee – Wed, March 13, 2019 – group advocacy trip to meet legislators (Talk points, training & travel plans pending)
- Cultural Facilities Site Visit Tour (applicants and panel members) – Thurs., Mar 7, 2019, 8:30-noon (approx) – (site schedule/locations pending)
April 2019
- Cultural Facilities Review Panel Meeting – Thurs, April 4, 2019, 8:30-10:30a++ at Orange County Admin, Rm 105
- Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council meeting – Thurs, Apr 11, 2019, 8:30 a.m. in the Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL, in Room 105.
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Check here for the latest complete calendar for 2018-19 Council & its committees’ meetings.
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
For Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Trudy Wild (Cultural Tourism, Cultural Facilities)
Grants & Research Specialist, United Arts of Central Florida
Direct 321.972.9837
Main 407.628.0333 x223
Trudy@UnitedArts.cc
Terry Olson
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
407.836.5540
Terry.Olson@ocfl.net
Lindy Shepherd
Administrative Office Coordinator, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
407.836.0913
Lindy.Shepherd@ocfl.net
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