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 – 18-0405
- LOGOS: NEW! June 2017: Orange County “Leaper” Logo – NEW FILES HERE
- OrlandoAtPlay.com–How to include search option for CT events on OAP website
- Orange County Officials contacts
Arts Advocacy:
Florida Dept of State, Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs – Funding for 2019-20
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
- – The Platform 2018 (DCA’s four grant programs requested; and arts value talking points)
– Contacts: House Leaders & Senate Leaders 2018 TED Budget Conference Members - PRESS:
5/2/18 – Orange County Mayoral Candidate Forum was held Wed., May 2, 2018; see video of event, and Orlando Sentinel article
3/28/18 – Orlando Sentinel article by Scott Joseph, Florida’s legislators gut arts, spend big
4/17/18 – WMFE Intersection interview Flora Maria Garcia with Matthew Peddie
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 first cycle for grant applications will be open Sept 24 through Nov 14, 2018
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs++ Meetings* – Oct/Nov 2018:
October
- Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting – Tues., Oct. 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.- 11 (depending on public comment); (Agenda & related pages)
Terry Olson presentation to BCC for Art in Chambers/Sculpture on the Lawn 2018, and Cultural Tourism Funding – final approval
At Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Chambers – All are welcome. - FY19 Cultural Facilities Funding Workshop – Tue, Oct 16, 5:00-6:00 pm at Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando (Palm Room) (Each applicant must attend one workshop, new or prior grantee; RSVP Trudy@UnitedArts.cc)
- CANCELLED: Public Art Review Board – Friday, Oct 19, 2018, 4-5 p.m.; rescheduled for Dec 6, 2 p.m. (Art in Chambers February selection); held before Art in Chambers & Sculpture on the Lawn receptions
- TDT ARC committee: Fri., Oct 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Chambers – AGENDA
- Art in the Chambers Opening (Diversitastic! and Sculpture on the Lawn reception) – Friday, Oct 19, 2018, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Chambers and atrium – DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL RECEPTION!
November
- Funding & Standards Committee – Review of Cultural Tourism guidelines – Thurs. Nov. 1, 2018, 8:30- 10:00 a.m.
At Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105 - Advocacy Committee – Wed., Nov 7, 2018, 9-10:30 a.m.
At Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105 - FY19 Cultural Facilities Funding Workshop – Wed, Nov 7, 12:00-1:00 pm at United Arts, 2450 Maitland Center Parkway, Ste 201, Maitland. (Each applicant must attend one workshop, new or prior grantee; RSVP Trudy@UnitedArts.cc)
- Advisory Council meeting: Thurs, Nov. 15, 2018, 8:30-10:00 a.m.
At Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Room 105 - Blockbuster Meeting – Thurs, Nov. 15, 2018, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
At Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105 - EVENT: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs & DAD & DPC’s FusionFest!, Nov. 24&25 at Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and Orlando City Hall Commons, Orange Avenue in Downtown Orlando
*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 • CT Final Approval – Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting – Tues., Oct. 16, 2018, 9:00 a.m.- ? at Orange County Admin Center, 201 S Rosalind Ave., Orlando in Chambers – All are welcome. |
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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: • Guidelines (PDF) FY18 Files: • Guidelines (PDF) • Workshop PowerPoint-CF Overview • Application Forms A-D: A-Certification • B-Budget • C-Match • D-5-yr Ops Budget • ACH Payment Form Report Forms: • Logos for all Orange County grantees • Change Request Form • Budget/Financial Report Form FY17 Files: FY16 files: |
Application cycle for FY19 Cultural Facilities Funding will begin Oct 2018 for projects during July 1, 2019-March 31, 2021; application due Friday, Feb 1, 2019, 5 p.m.
Three workshops will be offered (every applicant must attend one workshop):
RSVP required: Trudy@UnitedArts.cc. • 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 at www.AwesomeOrlando.us APPLY FOR A GRANT
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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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 Mary@UnitedArts.cc.
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