FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Find the funding you need to support the important work you do in order to advance the arts in our community!

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

GRANTS FOR ART PROJECTS

Grants for Arts Projects grants support artistically excellent projects that celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, and enrich humanity.

AWARD:
$10,000 to $100,000

DEADLINE:

April 7, 2025

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OUR TOWN

Through project-based funding, NEA supports projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes.

AWARD:
$25,000 to $150,000

DEADLINE PASSED – New Guidelines expected May 2025

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RESEARCH AWARDS

Research Grants in the Arts funds research that investigates the value and/or impact of the arts, and NEA Research Labs, funds transdisciplinary research teams grounded in the social and behavioral sciences.

AWARD:
$10,000 to $200,000

March 24, 2025

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CHALLENGE AMERICA

Support for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Challenge America features an abbreviated application, a robust structure of technical assistance, and grants.

AWARD:
$10,000

Cancelled for FY 2026

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FLORIDA HUMANITIES

BOOK FESTIVAL GRANTS

Book Festival Grants provide funding to eligible FL nonprofit organizations to support events that celebrate the joy of reading, encourage thoughtful interactions, and reflect on how literature conveys the human experience.

AWARD:
Up to $10,000

DEADLINE:
6 Months Prior to Event

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PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAM GRANTS

These grants support projects that aim to create opportunities for bringing people together to not only reflect on our history and heritage but also our current cultural and civic life.

AWARD:
Up to $10,000

SPRING LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE:

February 5, 2025

FALL LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE:

June 4, 2025

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FLORIDA DIVISION OF ARTS & CULTURE

GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT

GPS grants are designed to fund general program activities (as opposed to a specific project) of an organization. The grant funding should further the State’s cultural objectives.

GRANT PERIOD:
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

NEXT APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES: TBA

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SPECIFIC CULTURAL PROJECTS

SCP grants are designed to fund a single cultural project, program, exhibition or series taking placing within the grant period. The grant activities must support the mission of the organization/ artist and further the state’s cultural objectives.

GRANT PERIOD:
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

NEXT APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES: TBA

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CULTURAL FACILITIES

The Cultural Facilities Program coordinates and guides the State of Florida’s support and funding of renovation, new construction, or acquisition of cultural facilities.

GRANT PERIOD:
July 1, 2026 through June 1, 2028

NEXT APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES: TBA

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