The Specific Cultural Projects grant by the Florida Department of State funds single arts and cultural projects in Florida, supporting a range of disciplines and arts in education initiatives.
Funder: Florida Department of State
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; 1:1 match required (some exceptions for artists/REDI counties).
Summary: Supports single cultural projects in Florida, including a wide range of artistic disciplines and arts in education initiatives.
The Specific Cultural Projects program, administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, provides funding to support a single cultural project, program, exhibition, or series within a designated grant period (July 1–June 30 of the award year). The grant is designed to help organizations and individual artists realize projects that advance their mission while contributing to the broader cultural objectives of the state. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, media arts, museum work, music, theater, traditional arts, visual arts, and projects that promote arts in education through partnerships and residencies. The program aims to enrich Florida’s cultural landscape and expand public engagement with the arts.