Short Description:

Welcome to the Division of Arts and Culture Specific Cultural Project (SCP) Guidelines. We’re
glad that you are applying for a Specific Cultural Project grant from the Division. These
guidelines are supported under section 265.286, Florida Statutes and incorporated by reference
into Rule 1T-1.036, Florida Administrative Code and detail policies and requirements for the
application and administration of Specific Cultural Project grants.

The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant provides up to $25,000 to fund a specific cultural
project, program, exhibition or series. If the applicant is an organization, the grant activities
must support the mission of the organization and further the state’s cultural objectives.
The Division offers four proposal types:

  • Arts in Education projects promote arts and culture in education;
  • Discipline-Based cultural or artistic projects;
  • Underserved Cultural Community Development projects assist with the development of
    underserved cultural organizations;
  • Artist Projects provide public benefit through the creation or presentation of new
    artistic work.

Application Requirements:

Required Attachments

  • Work sample, audio or video. This selection should be 5 minutes long. The quality of the
    work sample is critical to the panel’s evaluation of the application;
  • Resumes of significant personnel;
  • A list of recent tours (include city/county/state, venue and audience impact numbers);
  • Samples of study guides, materials, hand-outs, lesson plans and other educational
    materials used in activities and residencies;
  • A copy of the artist’s standard touring contract with all riders;
  • A sample press kit and promotional materials; and
  • Proof of Florida Residency

Eligibility:

All applicants must meet the following basic eligibility requirements at the time of application.

  1. All current and previous grantees must be in good standing with the Division of
    Arts and Culture and the Department of State at the time of application.
  2. Applicant organization must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit, taxexempt corporation as of the application deadline.1
  3. All organizations must have at least one year of completed arts and cultural
    programming and be able to provide their last completed fiscal year’s operating
    budget. 3
  4. Applicant must have registered with the Division of Corporations and their status
    must be “active.” (www.sunbiz.org).2
  5. Applicant must be registered as a vendor with the Department of Financial
    Services and provide a copy of their Florida Substitute W-9 form with the
    application (https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com).
  6. Applicant must provide their UEI number at the time of application. You can
    request a UEI number at https://sam.gov/content/home.
    3
  7. Applicant must provide a copy of their most recently completed Federal 990 form
    with the application. 3
    There are specific eligibility requirements for the Arts in Education, Underserved
    Cultural Community Development and Artist Project applications and for the
    following disciplines: Museum, Professional Theatre, Traditional Arts, Arts in
    Education, Local Arts Agency and State Service Organization application types.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the application deadline. Applicants may not
be enrolled in a degree or certificate program.

Program Benefits or Awards:

Artist Project grants provide up to $25,000 for artist-driven projects that have public benefit
and enhance the State of Florida through the creation or presentation of artistic work. Artist
Projects can be in all artistic disciplines, genres and styles. Eligible projects will support the
Division’s mission to advance, support and promote arts and culture to strengthen the
economy and quality of life for all Floridians

The Division requires that all grants are matched at a minimum of dollar/dollar (See: Exception).
This means that if your grant request is $25,000, your organization would be expected to spend
$25,000 in cash from other non-state and non-federal sources towards the project. This
includes any allowable in-kind goods or services

The Proposal Budget expenses must equal the Proposal Budget Income.

 Entry Fee: none

Location: Florida, USA

Deadline: June 1, 2025

Website link:

https://dos.fl.gov/cultural/about-us/staff-listing

 https://files.floridados.gov/media/706647/scp-grant-guidelines-2025.pdf

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