Funding

Overview

Arts & Cultural Affairs contracts with United Arts of Central Florida to oversee the application process and administer the following programs:

  • Cultural Tourism: to support events in Orange County that enhance the Orlando area's cultural identity, present quality arts and cultural experiences, and promote tourism.
  • Cultural Facilities: to enhance the area's arts and cultural integrity through investment in acquisition, construction, renovation, or equipping of cultural facilities.
  • Blockbuster & Special Events: to encourage marquee-type blockbuster events that result in regional, statewide, and national attendance and include significant collaborations among the local arts and culture community.
  • Cultural Tourism Supplement - DEI: to support projects with a goal of encouraging equity in our cultural community. Projects must involve a significant collaboration with an artist or organization from an underserved community.
  • Cultural Tourism Supplement - Sustainability: to support arts projects that motivate our community to take action to protect, preserve, and position our world for long-term human livability.
  • Venue Subsidy Program: a grant to subsidize the use of event venues in Orange County for an exhibition or performance.

Information

Visit the Funding Page on the United Arts of Central Florida website to review guidelines, application details, and appy for funding.

Contact Us

Vicki Landon, Administrator
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1393
Orlando, Florida, 32802-1393
Offices: 450 E. South St., Suite 345
Orlando, Florida, 32801

Email: ArtsandCulturalAffairs@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-5540
Fax: (407) 836-5554

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