United Arts Grants Cultural Tourism (CT) Funding
Forecasted
United Arts Grants Cultural Tourism (CT) Funding supports cultural nonprofits presenting public arts and cultural events in Orange County to strengthen cultural identity and attract tourists.
Funder: United Arts of Central Florida
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Draft application) | July 2027 (Application) | August 2027 (Updated materials)
Funding Amounts: FY27 awards: up to $58,000 (small), $58,001–$105,000 (medium), $105,001–$200,000 (large), with a 1:1 match
Summary: Supports public arts and cultural events in Orange County, Florida that strengthen cultural identity and attract tourists.
Key Information: Applicants need at least three years of 501(c)(3) status and a successful Orange County event within five years.
Description
United Arts of Central Florida facilitates Orange County Cultural Tourism Funding through the county’s Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. Supported by Tourist Development Tax revenues, the program funds arts and cultural events or event series that enhance the Orlando area’s cultural identity, present quality artistic experiences, and promote tourism.
The program connects publicly accessible arts and culture with attracting visitors to the region. Applicants must promote their events beyond Orange, Osceola, Lake, and Seminole counties, with attracting tourists as a main purpose. Funding supports the arts and cultural programming itself—not supplementary activities at non-arts conferences, professional meetings, reunions, or similar gatherings. Review considers artistic excellence, innovation, reputation, tourism marketing, projected in-person attendance, community impact, and organizational readiness.
