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 • 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 • OLD Project Examples |
5 pm Aug 1, Feb 1, or May 1, for projects starting on the first of the following month Apply Now! |
| 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) • 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:
- FY17 Council Member Contacts – 17-0413 • Council Member Bios-16-1123.pdf
- Advisory Council Calendar 2017-18 – updated 17-0601 • Advisory Council Committees – 17-0406
- LOGOS: NEW!: Refreshed Orange County “Leaper” Logo • OLD but OK Use this logo if vertical format with invisible background is needed
- How to include search option for CT events on OrlandoAtPlay.com website
Meetings:
- Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting – Fri., June 23, 2017 at 9 a.m. at Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Chambers, Orlando, FL 32801. Agenda
- Advisory Council meeting – Thurs., August 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. 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.
- Blockbuster Committee – If needed, there will be a Blockbuster meeting immediately following the Council meeting (TBD).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
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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.
Funding for 25 grantees approved at BCC 10/18/16 and 11/29/16.
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FY18 files: • Workshop Overview (includes What’s New & Timeline) • Guidelines • Application Forms & Narrative Template for Worksheet • ACH Payment Form FY17 files: FY16 files: |
Next grant round available now:
FY18 Cultural Tourism Funding Apply Now!
• June 15, 2017, 5PM – Nonprofit Search portrait input due to Central Florida Foundation (June 22 for applicants with existing Reviewed portraits) |
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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. | FY17 Files: • Guidelines (PDF) • New items for FY17 CF • Workshop PPT• Application Forms A-D: Certification • Budget • Match • 5-yr Ops BudgetFY16 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 FY17 Cultural Facilities Funding, for projects July 1, 2017-March 31, 2019, is now closed.
• Review Panel Meeting: April 5, 2017, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., at Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs offices, IOS1 building, 450 E. South Street, Orlando in the Marco Training Room. 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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