2021-2022 Grant Guidelines Available Now

The Application and Funding Process
After reading through the guidelines, use our online application system at DOSgrants.com to submit applications for General Program Support, Specific Cultural Projects and Cultural Facilities. Applications will be accepted April 1, 2020 through June 1, 2020. To apply for Cultural Endowment grants, visit the program page for application instructions.

Eligible applications are reviewed by panelists who are practicing artists and qualified professionals in their cultural discipline. Applications are scored during panel meetings, which are a public process usually conducted by webinar.

Panel meeting results are reported to the Florida Council on Arts and Culture who then send ranked lists to the Florida Secretary of State for review and approval. The approved lists are then added to the Department of State’s Legislative Budget Request and submitted to the Florida Legislature.

Funding decisions for the Division’s grant programs are made during the Legislative Session. Consider following these advocacy tips; you may be able to increase opportunities for funding your grant.

General Program Support
Specific Cultural Project
Cultural Facilities (2021-2023)
Cultural Endowment

View the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs guidelines here.