Cultural Endowment Program
This program provides matching funds to cultural organizations to strengthen their operational resources and sustainability.
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.
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.
Eligible Applicants
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
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
June 2, 2025
Grantor
Florida Department of State - Division of Arts and Culture
Phone
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