About the OPPORTUNITY
To elevate Central Florida’s arts and culture to that befitting a diverse, world-class community.
Objectives of Cultural Tourism and Cultural Facilities Funding:
- Enhance the Orlando area’s arts and cultural identity
- Present quality arts and cultural experiences
- Promote tourism
Eligibility and Criteria for Cultural Facilities (CF) Funding:
- Orange County-based nonprofit museum or municipality-affiliated auditorium++
- Project located in Orange County
- Undisturbed use of land and building for 7/15/30/40 years*
- Matching funds of at least $0.50:$1 of amount requested
- Have a Nonprofit Search profile, with the “Reviewed” status
- Complete one year of arts or cultural programming in Orange County, Florida, attracting tourists
- Maintenance reserve in budget
For the 2025 program:
The Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs' Cultural Facilities Funding application cycle will open Thursday, January 16, 2025, for the 2025 program.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 9-11:00 a.m. - Virtual workshop for "How to Apply for Cultural Facilities Funding"
Workshop overview. - Please register in advance for the webinar link to this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rts6V8pLT6C8YgrUri8F8g#/registration
We’ll add you to the mailing list for updates if you’d like. For program information contact: Trudy@UnitedArtsCFL.org, or Vicki Landon, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs at 407.836.5540, Vicki.Landon@ocfl.net
For more information, please download the guides below.