Museum Grant Program (FL)

The Museum Grant Program in Franklin County, managed by the Tourist Development Council, offers financial support to eligible 501c3 non-profit organizations and governmental entities. With a total funding pool of $120,000, grants can reach up to $20,000, contingent on a 50/50 match requirement. This initiative aims to sustain local museum operations, encouraging cultural enrichment and community engagement through accessible funding opportunities.

The Franklin County Tourist Development Council will accept applications from any 501c nonprofit corporations and governmental organizations for participation in the TDC's Museum Grant Program. This grant program is designed to provide financial assistance to local museums for operational costs.
Funding
The TDC has identified $120,000 for this grant program subject to the availability of funds. Annual awards are for up to $20,000, paid in quarterly allotments of up to $5,000.
The grant award amount is based on the Grantee's previous year’s budget for operations as verified by an accountant’s report or a standard accounting report including a P&L and Balance sheet up to a total of $20,000. There is a 50/50 match required for this program being that Grantees must submit an operational budget that reflects an equal amount of organizational funds to the grant amount being requested. Also, the grant awarded under this program is based on hours of operation. The pro rata number of hours per week are as follows: $20,000 - 30 hours; $14,000 - 20 hours; $7,000 - 10 hours.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:Organization must be a 501c3 non-profit corporation or governmental organization located and doing business in Franklin County.Organizations requesting funding under this program must be identified as an entity, as its primary mission in its corporate documents or, in the case of a governmental entity must be identified that its primary purpose is to operate as a museum by an ordinance or resolution.Organizations requesting funding should demonstrate that their museum operation is recognized by one or more state or federal museum organizations.Applicants must complete an application requesting funds and provide all documents and information requested by the TDC and submit it to the TDC by the posted deadline.Applicant organization must have been in operation for a minimum of two (2) years.
Grants are designed to insure ongoing operation of the museum facility.

Ineligibility

These funds may not be used for capital projects.