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 1, 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 1, 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 Mary@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! |
Resources:
Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs and Advisory Council resources:
- FY18 ACA Council List-18-0906 • Council Member Bios-18-0320.pdf
- Advisory Council Calendar 2018-19 • Advisory Council Committees – 18-0914
- LOGOS: Orange County “Leaper” Logo – ALL FILES HERE
- OrlandoAtPlay.com–How to include search option for CT events on OAP website
- Orange County Contacts (for BCC officials & Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council)
- Orange County Sustainability Plan – Progress in Arts & Culture, Oct 2018
Arts Advocacy:
- Florida Dept of State, Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs – Funding for 2019-20
(Pending) State of Florida – Key legislators | Platform/Arts Funding Recommendations from Division of Cultural Affairs
- SAVE THE DATE: Arts & Culture Day in Tallahassee – Wed., March 13, 2019, all day (travel plans TBA)
LAST YEAR: Florida Dept of State, Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs – Funding for 2018-19
– $2,650,000 funding approved for Cultural & Museum Grants category only, statewide for FY19; 6.4% of requests, on average.
– Graph showing 5-year history of State of Florida arts funding
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 now 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 Dec 2018/Jan 2019:
December 2018
- Public Art Review Board – Dec 6, 2018, 2–3:30 p.m. Rescheduled to Thurs, Dec. 13, 2018, 1:30-3 p.m.
At Orange County IOC1 building, 450 E. South Street, Orlando in 3rd floor conf room across from Terry Olson’s office - Advocacy Committee – Thurs., Dec 13, 2018, 9-10:30 a.m. (Agenda)
At Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Cypress Meeting Room - Tourist Development Council meeting (TDC)– Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (Agenda)
At Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Chambers - Board of County Commissioners – Dec 18, 2018 at 9 a.m. (Agenda not posted);
Blockbuster presentation – Orlando Science Center’s Pompeii exhibition
January 2019
- Cultural Facilities applicants – Letter of Intent and Portrait updates deadline – Thurs, Jan 3, 2019 by 5 p.m.
- Blockbuster Meeting– , Dec. 10, 2018, Rescheduled to Thurs., Jan 17, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Agenda)
At Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105 - Application Review Committee (ARC)– Friday, Jan 18, 2019 at 1 p.m. (Agenda not posted)
At Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Chambers
Looking ahead
- Cultural Facilities applicants – Application deadline: Fri., Feb 1, 2019, 5 p.m.
- Next Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council meeting – Thurs., Feb 14, 2019, 8:30 a.m.;
- followed by Advocacy Committee, Thurs., Feb 14, 2019, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- 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
- Florida Arts & Culture Day in Tallahassee – Wed, March 13, 2019 – Talk points, training & travel plans pending for group trip to meet legislators
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Check here for the latest complete calendar for 2018-19 Council & its committees’ meetings.
Apply for funding from Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs:
Submit Reports on Current Grants| Program |
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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
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FY19 files: • How to Apply – Workshop Overview (includes What’s New & Timeline) • Guidelines • Application Forms Report Forms: • Change Request Form FY18 files: • Workshop Overview • Guidelines • Application Forms • 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
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Eligible: nonprofits or governments for acquisition, construction, renovation or equipping of cultural facilities in Orange County.
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FY19 Files: • Program Overview • Guidelines (PDF) FY18 Files: FY17 Files: FY16 files: |
File Letter of Intent
Application cycle for FY19 Cultural Facilities Funding is open for projects during July 1, 2019-March 31, 2021; application due Friday, Feb 1, 2019, 5 p.m. All scheduled workshops have been held. Every applicant must attend one workshop; if you are still interested in applying, RSVP to: Trudy@UnitedArts.cc for possible additional workshop. • 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 |
Questions? Contact
For United Arts Grants Programs
Mary Giraulo (Operating Support, Diverse Programming Grant, Arts & Culture Access Grant - Organizations)
Manager, Grants & Arts Education
Direct 407.790.7844
Main 407.628.0333 x232
Mary@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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