Bright Idea Sponsorships
Nonprofit organizations in The Palm Beaches can apply for annual sponsorship funding for new marketing activations, large events or festivals, and special programming related to MOSAIC, The Palm Beaches' signature month of arts and culture in May.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $100,000
- Location
- The Palm Beaches, Florida
About
Overview
The Palm Beaches' Bright Idea Sponsorships program, funded by the Tourist Development Council, supports nonprofit organizations creating new cultural programming to engage and inspire visitors and residents.
Sponsorship Categories
- Marketing Activation: Up to $100,000 for large cultural organizations (operating budgets above $1.1 million) to execute a cultural activation in a target market.
- Special Event or Festival: Up to $50,000 for organizations of any size to create a new event or festival within Palm Beach County.
- MOSAIC Programming: Up to $30,000 for organizations of any size to create new programming in May timed to MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas, & Culture).
Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations in The Palm Beaches may apply. Programs must have been in existence for up to three years at the time of application submission. New is defined as a program that has been in existence for up to three years at the time of application submission.
2026–2027 Cycle
- Applications open: June 8, 2026
- Applications due: July 20, 2026
- Awardees notified: September 2026
- Sponsored events would take place October 2026 – September 2027
2027 Spring/Summer Cycle
- Applications open: December 14, 2026
- Applications due: January 25, 2027
- Awardees notified: March 2027
- Sponsored events would take place May 2027 – September 2027
Program Goals
- Increase awareness about arts and culture in The Palm Beaches – Florida's Cultural Capital®.
- Inspire cultural travel and drive hotel room nights by visitors.
- Build awareness amongst residents about arts programming and the importance of cultural tourism.
- Continue to grow the annual MOSAIC promotion so that The Palm Beaches is a must-visit destination in May.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to watch a presentation led by Associate Vice President of Grants Vicky Jackson and download the sponsorship application toolkit, including eligibility guidelines and a budget template to help prepare your submission.
Questions
For questions about this program, contact Julian Crewe, Grants Assistant, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 561-472-3347.
- Award
- Sponsorships up to $100,000 (Marketing Activation), up to $50,000 (Special Event or Festival), or up to $30,000 (MOSAIC Programming)
- Theme
- Support for new cultural marketing activations, events, festivals, and programming to engage visitors and residents, with emphasis on MOSAIC, The Palm Beaches' signature month of arts and culture in May.
- Eligibility
- Nonprofit organizations in The Palm Beaches; programs must have been in existence for up to 3 years at time of application submission.
- Audience
- Nonprofit organizations in The Palm Beaches
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.