The Ocala Municipal Arts Commission Grant Program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individual artists pursuing artistic projects that benefit the community by fostering cultural awareness and development in Marion County, Florida.
Donor Name: City of Ocala
State: Florida
County: Marion County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Criteria
- The Commission awards only one grant per twelve (12) months to an Arts Organization or Individual Artist.
- New projects and applicants will be prioritized.
- The Commission will not award grants to arts organizations, educational institutions, or individuals who have not closed out previous grants by providing the proper follow up documentation and/or who failed to carry out their grant projects or programs as anticipated.
- If funded, recipient must provide a numbered invoice to City of Ocala for grant disbursement.
- Recipient agrees to provide the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission with a final report within thirty (30) days of the close of the project. The recipient is required to use the Grant Recipient Form to document how the funds were spent and provide a description of the outcome of the project’s impact within the community. Supporting materials are required with the final report including but not limited to photos, marketing examples, surveys, testimonials, etc.
- Any public art project requires documentation of assurances of resultant artwork lasting a minimum of five (5) years.
Funding Information
The maximum grant amount is typically $1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
OMAC awards mini-grants to applicants who meet the criteria on the following criteria:
- Individual Artists – Minimum of one year residency in Marion County, Florida and a project proposal that demonstrates a dedication to promoting the arts within the community.
- Arts Organizations – Non-Profit arts organizations or educational institutions with one year of dedicated service to promoting the arts in the community.
For more information, visit City of Ocala.
