General Program Support
The General Program Support grant from the Florida Department of State funds ongoing arts, cultural, and educational programming to strengthen Florida’s cultural organizations and statewide cultural development.
Funder: Florida Department of State
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2028 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $1,000; maximum up to $150,000 per year, based on operating budget and eligibility; 1:1 match required (50% match for REDI counties)
Summary: Supports ongoing activities of Florida arts and cultural organizations, fostering statewide cultural development through general operating support.
Key Information: State and federal compliance required; eligibility and match rules vary by organization type and request size.
Description
The General Program Support grant from the Florida Department of State’s Division of Arts and Culture provides unrestricted operating support to eligible Florida arts and cultural organizations. Rather than funding specific projects, this program supports the ongoing activities that advance the organization’s mission, including the creation, production, and presentation of exhibits, performances, educational programs, and cultural events. The grant is open to a wide range of disciplines—such as dance, literature, media arts, museums, music, theater, traditional arts, and visual arts—and aims to strengthen Florida’s cultural sector by supporting both public and private nonprofit organizations, Local Arts Agencies, State Service Organizations, and Arts in Education providers.
