Cultural Tourism Funding
Arts and cultural organizations seeking funding to enhance Central Florida's tourism through quality arts and cultural experiences in Orange County between January 1 and December 31, 2027.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $58,000
- Location
- Orange County, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Jan 1, 2027 → Dec 31, 2027
About
About This Opportunity
United Arts of Central Florida facilitates the Orange County Cultural Tourism Funding program, which aims to enhance the Orlando area's arts and cultural identity, present quality arts and cultural experiences, and promote tourism.
Eligibility Requirements
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit or AAM-accredited museum registered and in good standing with State of Florida and IRS
- Organization must be 501(c)(3) for at least 3 years at time of application
- Currently in compliance with any open Orange County grants
- Successfully delivered an event or series of events in Orange County within the last 5 years drawing significant tourist interest
- Event will take place in Orange County and be accessible and promoted to general public
- Event occurs between January 1 to December 31, 2027
- Arts and culture activities are not supplementary to non-arts conferences or similar gatherings
- Market to potential visitors beyond Orange, Osceola, Lake, and Seminole counties
- Community support through donations matching requested amount at least dollar-for-dollar
- Attend FY27 Cultural Tourism Funding workshop (recording available for those who missed live session)
- Have a checking account with licensed financial institution
- Prepare at least quarterly financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Statement) reviewed and approved by board within 9 months of fiscal year-end
- File annual IRS Form 990 (or 990-EZ, 990-N with additional documentation)
- Have a UEI number
Funding Amounts & Match Requirements
- Small Request: Up to $58,000 (minimum score 70; in-kind match up to 50%)
- Medium Request: $58,001 to $105,000 (minimum score 75)
- Match must be at least $1 dollar to $1 dollar
Project Timeline
- Project Period: November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2028
- Event dates: January 1 to December 31, 2027
- FY27 Cultural Tourism Funding workshop held: Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Financial Requirements
Organizations must maintain specified financial documentation based on three-year average of operating revenue as reported on IRS Form 990. Financial statements (self-reported, reviewed, or audited) determine the maximum request amount and required level of documentation.
Contact
For questions or if you missed the required workshop, contact [email protected]
- Award
- Funding amounts: Small Request up to $58,000 (minimum 70 score), Medium Request $58,001 to $105,000 (minimum 75 score)
- Theme
- Enhance Central Florida's arts and cultural identity and present quality arts and cultural experiences to promote tourism.
- Eligibility
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit or AAM-accredited museum in good standing with Florida and IRS, in compliance with Orange County grants, 501(c)(3) status for at least 3 years, successfully delivered an arts/cultural event in Orange County within last 5 years, event takes place in Orange County and is publicly accessible, event occurs January 1-December 31, 2027, with matching donations dollar-for-dollar.
- Audience
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Contact
- [email protected]
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