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 opened Thursday, January 16, 2025, for the 2025 program.
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- Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 9-11:00 a.m. - Virtual workshop for "How to Apply for Cultural Facilities Funding"
- Workshop overview: PowerPoint presentation
- Workshop recording: HERE
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.