Cultural Endowment Program

This program provides matching funds to cultural organizations to strengthen their operational resources and sustainability.

$240,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Cultural Endowment Program aims to establish a matching funds endowment to support the operational resources of cultural organizations. The program has two main components: Cultural Sponsoring Organization (CSO) designation and State Matching Share (SMS). Organizations can apply for CSO designation at any time, which is necessary for eligibility for the SMS component. The SMS component offers $240,000 in state matching funds for organizations that meet the program’s criteria. The grant period for this opportunity is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Applications for the CSO designation can be submitted at any time, but the deadline for SMS applications is June 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $240,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Organizations must provide a dollar-for-dollar match for the SMS component.

Additional Details

Organizations must raise $360,000 in eligible contributions to receive a $240,000 State Matching Share, creating a $600,000 endowment.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

Organizations must be not-for-profit and tax-exempt, incorporated in Florida, and designated under Section 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

June 2, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Florida Department of State - Division of Arts and Culture

Phone

850.245.6483

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