United Arts Grants Individual Artist Award
The United Arts Grants Individual Artist Award from United Arts of Central Florida funds innovative projects by local artists, historians, and scientists to expand public access to arts, culture, history, or science.
Funder: United Arts of Central Florida
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline) | April 2027 (Last day for staff courtesy review) | April 2027 (Last day for staff questions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; up to 20 awards (total $100,000); funding period is 1 year.
Summary: Supports professional artists in Central Florida to advance creative practice and community impact in arts, culture, history, or science.
Key Information: Only one application per individual; applicants must reside in Lake, Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties.
Description
This program provides direct funding to practicing professional artists, historians, scientists, and creatives working in any discipline within Central Florida (Lake, Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties). The goal is to foster artistic career development, innovation, and community impact by enabling recipients to pursue specific creative projects or invest in professional development and supplies. Funded projects must demonstrate creative excellence, merit, and expand public access to arts, culture, history, or science experiences in the region. The program is highly competitive and supports both project-based and professional development requests.
