Orange County Grants
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.
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FY20 files: • How to Apply – Workshop Overview • Guidelines • Calculate Your Max. Request Amount • Application Forms • Change Request Form FY19 files: Report Forms: • Change Request Form • Report-ALL Forms-Pay 2 FY18 files: • ACH Payment Form • Logos for all Orange County grantees Report Forms: • Pay 2 Forms workbook • Change Request Form |
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.
FY20 Council and Committee Member List FY19 CF Final Scores & Ranking
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FY20 Files: • Guidelines (PDF) • Workshop Overview Application Forms: FY19 Files: FY18 Files: FY17 Files or earlier, contact |
Application cycle for FY20 Cultural Facilities (CF) Funding is now open for projects during July 1, 2020-March 31, 2022: • Application Due: 1/30/20, 5PM • 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 19-1201 • Advisory Council Committees – 19-1120
- 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 & UA four-county officials
- Orange County Sustainability Plan – Progress in Arts & Culture, Oct 2018
REMINDERS: Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs++ Meetings for Dec 2019/Jan 2020:
December
- Cultural Facilities Funding for FY20 applicants — Deadlines: Letter of Intent due Thurs., Dec. 12,l 2019, 5 pm. online; portrait input due Fri., Dec. 27, 2019 5 p.m. ; applications due Thurs, Jan 30, 2020 5 p.m.
- Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council – Thurs., Dec. 19, 2019, 8:00 a.m. at Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
- Advocacy Committee – Thurs., Dec. 19, 2019, 9:30 a.m. at Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
- Sustainability Committee – CANCELLED: Monday, Dec 23, 2019, 9 a.m., Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
January & looking ahead:
- Sustainability Survey – Looking for your feedback to learn what we have or need to sustain the arts & culture in the region. Deadline extended to Jan. 10. Thank you in advance for your participation!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5F2YSPD - Blockbuster Committee meeting – Thurs., January 9, 2020, 9:30 a.m., Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
- Arts & Culture Advocacy Day in Tallahassee – Wed., January 22, 2020; SAVE THE DATE & TRIP INFO linked here. Join us to travel with Central Florida arts advocates, meet with state legislators, and advocate for increased state arts funding for DCA’s recommended grants for 2020-21 .
- Sustainability Committee – Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, 9 a.m., Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801, in Room 105
All meetings are free and open to the public.
Check here for the latest complete calendar for 2019-20 Council, its committees & bios.
See Arts Advocacy page, or link here for: Arts Advocacy – State of Florida Funding
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.
Questions for Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs?
Contact:
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
Application System Instructional Videos
How to Create an Account
How to Apply
Logos for publicity: Logos for all Orange County grantees