About the OPPORTUNITY
To elevate Central Florida’s arts and culture to that befitting a 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. *pending Council approval Jan 7, 2026, this will be no longer be a required item for applicant eligibility or application.)
- Complete one year of arts or cultural programming in Orange County, Florida, attracting tourists
- Maintenance reserve in budget
For the 2026 program:
The Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs' Cultural Facilities Funding application cycle opened Thursday, December 18, 2026, for the 2026 program.
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- There will be a Mandatory Webinar for all applicants on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Please register here if you are interested in applying. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZxectdAmSF6CLY4r6Hq4rQ
- There will be a Mandatory Webinar for all applicants on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
We can 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 complete guidelines.
