General Program Support

Overview

The Division of Arts and Culture General Program Support (GPS) grant program provides funding for Florida's arts and cultural organizations, both public and private. GPS is 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 by conducting, creating, producing, presenting, staging, or sponsoring cultural exhibits, performances, educational programs, or events; or providing professional services as a State Service Organization or Local Arts Agency.

Eligible Applicants

All applicants must be either a public entity or a Florida nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation as of the application deadline. Ongoing arts and cultural programs within larger, multipurpose institutions are also eligible to apply with restrictions. All current and previous grantees must be in good standing with the Division of Arts and Culture and the Department of State at the time of application.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

• Organization must be a public entity or Florida nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation as of the application deadline
• Must have at least one year of completed arts and cultural programming
• Must be able to provide last completed fiscal year's operating budget
• Must be registered with the Division of Corporations with active status as of the application deadline
• Must be registered as a vendor with the Department of Financial Services
• Must have a UEI Number
• All project activities must comply with federal and state laws

Program Categories

• Discipline-based program support for cultural and artistic programming in dance, literature, media arts (film, radio or television), museum, music, presenter, theatre, traditional arts, and visual arts
• Local Arts Agency program support for designated Local Arts Agencies (LAAs)
• State Service Organization program support for non-profit organizations operating on a permanent basis in at least 40 Florida counties
• Arts in Education program support for organizations promoting excellence in arts education

Eligible Disciplines

Arts and cultural disciplines include music, dance, theatre, creative writing, literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, folk arts, photography, crafts, media arts, visual arts, programs of museums, and other allied, major art forms.

Funding

• Maximum request: $150,000 in state funds
• Grant period: July 1 through June 30 (of the award year)
• Applicant organizations may receive match requirements; in-kind donations are acceptable

Application Process

Applications must be submitted on or before 5 p.m. ET on the stated deadline through the DOS Grants System at dosgrants.com. Applicants should contact the program manager responsible for their proposal type and discipline for assistance and information.

Next Cycle

• Next deadline: TBD
• Grant period for next application cycle: July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029