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. | • Guidelines-English • Guidelines-Español • Budget Form • Budget Glossary • See right for application link. | 5 pm Aug 1, Feb 3, 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 | TBA 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 | 5 pm Thursday, August 15, 2019 for 2020 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 Thurs June 6, 2019 – 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 Thurs Aug 1, 2019 – 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 Awards-Alpha Order
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FY20 files: • How to Apply – Workshop Overview • Guidelines • Calculate Your Max. Request Amount • Application Forms • Change Request FormFY19 files: Report Forms: • Change Request Form • Report-ALL Forms-Pay 2FY18 files: • ACH Payment Form • Logos for all Orange County grantees Report Forms: • Pay 2 Forms workbook • Change Request Form For FY17 files, contact Trudy@UnitedArts.cc |
The FY20 Cultural Tourism Funding application cycle is closed. Next cycle: May 2020 for funding for events that occur Jan 1-Dec 31, 2021, with marketing and related project expenses after Nov 1, 2020. Workshop attendance required for first-time CT applicants/new leadership/or grantwriters). • 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 CF Final Scores & Ranking
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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
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| 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:
- FY20 ACA Council List-19-0718 • Council Member Bios-19-0608.pdf
- Advisory Council Calendar 2019-20 at 19-0731 • Advisory Council Committees – 19-0607
- 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 & UA four-county officials
- Orange County Sustainability Plan – Progress in Arts & Culture, Oct 2018
Arts Advocacy – State of Florida Funding:
Important Alliance statewide advocacy:
- Governor DeSantis has signed the FY19-20 state budget bill INCLUDING ARTS FUNDING for DCA Matching Grants.
- $21,250,028 in APPROPRIATIONS APPROVED under the Florida Department of State (DOS) Division of Cultural Affairs (DCA) in FY 2019-20 State budget for three of the four DCA matching-grant categories:
– $2,980,028 to fully fund all 132 Culture Builds Florida Matching Grants
-$12,300,000 for Cultural and Museum Matching Grants (provides approximately 29% of each of the 478 recommended grant amounts)
-$5,970,000 for Cultural Facilities Matching Grants (funded first 18 on ranked list fully, and partially funds #19)
This budget allocation will bring Florida from 48th place, back up to 20th in the nation, in state arts funding! NEW! Chart of 6-year state arts funding
Next Steps: Thank you campaign begins. Our legislators are back in their districts. Please take the time to thank them for their support. Let them know what it means to your organization, your community, and overall to the County. Invite them to your events – for either a tour, a performance, or a brief speaking opportunity or a meet&greet with your chair and/or key donors.
Updated 7/18/19 – tdw
- Contacts: Elected Officials – State of Florida & Key Legislators- updated 19-0412
- State Arts Funding Platform/Requests Summary
- Funding Recommendations from Division of Cultural Affairs – Local area, $7M | & Statewide 2019-20 Funding Platform, $61.7M
- Talk points for DCA & CFL area
- PRESS related to State Arts Advocacy
- Orange County Commissioners’ District Map
Need more info, contact Trudy@UnitedArts.cc or Sherron Long, Florida Cultural Alliance at info@flca.net.
Apply for funding from Orange County TDT Grants Application Review Committee (ARC):
- TDT ARC Funding — REMINDER: only Capital Grants of $2M+ projects have been considered to date.
– The web site for the ARC programs is: https://netapps.ocfl.net/arctdtgrants/tdtgrants
– The cycle for facilities grant applications closed Nov 14, 2018.
REMINDERS: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs++ Meetings for August 2019:
August 2019:
- Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council meeting – Thurs., Aug 15, 2019, 8:00 am, at Orlando Public Library – Cultural Tourism review panel orientation
- Advocacy Committee – Thurs., August 15, 2019, 9:30 a.m. at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801
- TDT ARC Meeting – Fri, August 16, 2019, 1:00 p.m. at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Chambers
- Sustainability Committee – Mon., August 26, 2019, 9:00 a.m. at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
September 2019 & looking ahead:
- FY20 Cultural Tourism Review Panel meeting – Thurs., September 19, 2019, 8:00 room opens; meeting 8:30 am – 1p; at Orlando Science Center, Founders Room; free parking in garage; (allow 15 minutes to get to the room)
- Sustainability Committee – Mon., Sept 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m. at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
- Blockbuster funded event: IMMERSE 2019 from the Creative City Project – Oct 18-19, 2019, downtown Orlando
- FusionFest – Sat, Nov 30 & Sun, Dec 1 – Seneff Arts Plaza, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts & Orlando City Hall Commons Plaza; fusionfest.org
- Next Arts & Culture Advocacy Day in Tallahassee – Wed., January 22, 2020 – meet with state legislators to support increased arts funding for DCA’s 2020-21
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Check here for the latest complete calendar for 2019-20 Council, its committees & bios.
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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