Grants - United Arts of Central FloridaUnited Arts of Central Florida

Apply for funding raised through the United Arts Campaign (Arts for ALL Fund):

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 • OLD Budget Form • See right for application link.	5 pm Feb 1, May 1, or Aug 1, for projects starting one month later Apply Now!
Arts Learning Mini-Grants	Eligible: participatory arts learning projects located in Orange County, outside of schools (for school programs, see Arts & Culture Access below).	• Guidelines-English • Guidelines-Español • OLD Budget Form • See right for application link.	5 pm Feb 1, May 1, or Aug 1, for projects starting one month later Apply Now!
Diverse Programming Grants	Eligible: cultural organizations over $25K and 3 years+, providing programming designed for diverse audiences.	• OLD Guidelines • OLD Budget Form • Funded Projects Oct 2016 • Funded Projects Feb 2017 • Funded Projects May 2017	5 pm Oct 1, Feb 1, or May 1, for projects starting one month later. The availability of this grant program for 2017-2018 will be announced by Sept 1, 2017.
Operating Support Grants	Eligible: cultural organizations over $25K 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) • Orientation Slides • Current Panelists	5 pm Thursday, August 17, 2017 for 2018 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 6, 2017 – returning applicants must submit major program changes for school year 2016-17, 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 3, 2017 – 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 & Cultural Affairs and Advisory Council resources:

Meetings:

Advisory Council meeting – This Thurs., August 17, 2017 at 8:30AM at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Room 105, Orlando, FL 32801. There are plenty of parking spaces available in the adjacent lot, or parking ramp. Agenda
Blockbuster Committee – This Thurs., August 17, 2017 at 10:00AM at Orange County Administration Building, immediately following the Council meeting. Agenda
Review Panel Meeting for Cultural Tourism Funding: Thurs., Sept 14, 8:45AM-1:00PM at UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, Ballroom, Bldg 126, 12676 Gemini Blvd N., Orlando FL 32816. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PRESENT. Room opens at 8:00AM for setup/continental breakfast. Schedule linked here.
Advisory Council meeting – Thurs., Sept 21, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. at Orange County Administration Building, Room 105.
FYI: Next Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting – Fri., Sept 29, 2017 at 9 AM. at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Chambers, Orlando, FL 32801.
DATE CHANGE: Funding & Standards meeting of Thurs, October 19 has been changed to Wed., October 25, 8:30AM at the Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Room 105, Orlando, FL 32801.
DATE CHANGE: Advisory Council meeting for Thurs, November 2 has been rescheduled to Friday, November 3, still at Orange County Administration Building, 201. S. Rosalind Ave. Room 105.
For a complete 2017-18 Council calendar click here.

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. Funding for 25 grantees approved at BCC 10/18/16 and 11/29/16. FY18 Cultural Tourism Funding REQUESTS ARE IN: See list	FY18 files: • Workshop Overview (includes What’s New & Timeline) • Guidelines • Application Forms & Narrative Template for Worksheet • ACH Payment Form • New logos for all Orange County grantees FY17 files: Report Forms: • Change Request Form • Report-ALL Forms-Pay 2 & FINAL • Logos FY16 files: Report Forms: • FY16CT-Report-ALL-Forms-Pay 2 & FINAL • FY16 CT Change Request/Update Form	The FY18 Cultural Tourism Funding application period has now closed for this cycle. • Review Panel Meeting: Thurs., Sept 14, 8:45-12:30 at UCF FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, Ballroom, Bldg 126, 12676 Gemini Blvd N., Orlando FL 32816 ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PRESENT. • For application eligibility, applicant meetings by appointment only, contact Trudy@UnitedArts.cc
Cultural Facilities (CF) Funding	Eligible: nonprofits or governments for acquisition, construction, renovation or equipping of cultural facilities in Orange County. FY17 CF Review Panelists FY17 CF Scores & Ranking	*FY17 Files:* • Guidelines (PDF) • New items for FY17 CF • Workshop PPT • Application Forms A-D: Certification • Budget • Match • 5-yr Ops Budget Logos Report Forms: • Change Request/Update FormFY16 files: • Guidelines (PDF) • Workshop PowerPoint Report Forms: • FY16 CF Budget Summary for Pay 2 & FINAL • FY16 CF Change Request/Update FormFY15 files: Report Forms: • Report-FY15CF Budget Summary for Pay 2 & FINAL • FY15 CF Change Request/Update Form	Application cycle for FY18 Cultural Facilities Funding, for projects July 1, 2018-March 31, 2020, is not yet open. • Review Panel Meeting: March 29, 2018, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando; Rm 105. Schedule. 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

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

Chris-Ann Panther (Mini-Grants, Arts & Culture Access Grant - Teachers)
Grants & Arts Education Assistant
Main 407.628.0333 x228
ChrisAnn@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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