Grants for Organizations: Cultural and Artistic Facilities ("C&A Facilities") Capital Support grant

The Cultural and Artistic Facilities Capital Support grant provides essential funding for the development, renovation, and improvement of cultural and artistic facilities in Broward County, FL. With awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000, this grant aims to support non-profit organizations and public entities dedicated to promoting the arts. Eligible projects include construction, expansion, and enhancement of facilities that facilitate cultural programming and public engagement.

The Cultural and Artistic Facilities ("C&A Facilities") Capital Support grant awards provide capital project assistance and support to recipients for the acquisition, development, construction, renovation, expansion, or improvement of new or existing cultural or artistic facilities located in Broward County.
A cultural facility is one which houses an organization whose primary function is the programming, production, presentation, or exhibition of any combination of the cultural arts. Cultural facility projects must be located in Broward County, FL.
Funding
Award Amounts: $25,000 - $500,000.

Eligibility

Non-profit organizationsNon-profit and tax-exempt status: in “good status” as a non-profit corporation in the State of Florida and 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Non-profit whose primary mission is arts and culture and is incorporated in Broward County, FL.Three (3) consecutive years of certified and audited financial statements for its fiscal years of operation immediately prior to the grant application deadline date.A governing board, which meets regularly and operates under a set of bylaws.Majority of the organization’s programming occurs year-round within Broward County.Must employ at least one permanent full-time employee or one permanent full-time equivalent (FTE):Public EntityBroward County municipality or municipal-owned facility located in Broward County.What May be FundedProject funds may be used to acquire, construct, extend, enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, and maintain certain facilities as authorized in Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes, within the boundaries of Broward County. Leased facilities must also be located within the boundaries of Broward County.The program provides funding to assist eligible applicant organizations with cultural facility requests for acquisition, expansion, or renovation of existing buildings, or construction of new buildings to be used for cultural activities.A cultural facility is one which houses an organization whose primary function is the programming, production, presentation, or exhibition of any combination of the cultural arts disciplines.

Ineligibility

Funds may not be used for:Programs, projects, events, or spaces not accessible to the public.Grants to individuals, including artists.Educational institutions, including schools, childcare centers, colleges, and universities are ineligible to apply. Organizations that are closely affiliated with such institutions are encouraged to contact Cultural Division staff prior to applying to ensure eligibility.Projects for which the selection of artists or art works is based upon criteria other than artistic excellence and merit. Examples include festivals, exhibitions, publications, or performances for which no jury/audition/curatorial judgment has been applied.Benefits, fundraisers, or awards programs.Organizations whose cultural programs, in whole or in part, are designed to encourage preference of a particular religion.Political advocacy.Cash reserves or endowments.Deficit or debt reduction efforts.Tuition assistance or scholarships.Costs of receptions and social activities, except when they are incidental and related to arts activities.Expenditures made before the grant period.Costs incurred or obligated outside of the grant period.Funding for feasibility, market studies, or surveys (financial, arts programming, site selection searches, audience surveys, operating projections) are not eligible.A facility which is or will be used primarily for housing administrative offices or for storage is not considered a cultural facility for the purpose of this program.For projects that involve new facilities and venues, fixed seating capacity may not exceed 4,999.Application restrictionsOrganizations may only submit one (1) C&A Facilities application per application deadline.Applicants must not have received C&A Facilities funding from Broward County in the current or four (4) previous County fiscal years.If an applicant receives C&A Facilities funding it shall not apply for, or be eligible, to receive additional C&A Facilities funding for the same project.