The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County (ACA) is currently accepting applications for its Tourist Development Cultural/Arts (TDC/A) program.
Donor Name: Arts And Cultural Alliance Of Sarasota County
State: Florida
County: Sarasota County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/25/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Tourist Development Cultural/Arts (TDC/A) program is a fee-for-services program that offers competitive funding to arts and cultural organizations for the production and marketing of performances, exhibitions and events that attract tourists to Sarasota County. Funding for the TDC/A program comes from the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collected on room rentals for a term of six months or less in Sarasota County. Administration of the TDC/A program is subject to Section 119.07 and Section 286.011, Florida Statutes and related case law, commonly known as the “Florida Sunshine Laws.”
Purpose
- Offer exciting arts/cultural programming
- Attract tourists to Sarasota County
- Maintain Sarasota’s place as a cultural center
Funding Information
- Up to $25,000 requires a compilation report, including disclosures required by the applicable financial reporting guidelines or a review with notes by a CPA. If the CPA is part of the organization, that must be disclosed in the financial report, in accordance with professional standards.
- $25,001 to $50,000 requires a review with notes or audit with notes by a CPA. If the CPA is part of the organization, that must be disclosed in the financial report, in accordance with professional standards.
- $50,001 & over requires an audit with notes by a CPA. If the CPA is part of the organization, that must be disclosed in the financial report, in accordance with professional standards.
Grant Period
October 1, 2022 –September 30, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are available to organizations with recognized ability to produce, present and promote cultural and art activities that appeal to tourists. Applicants must meet these specific requirements:
- The applicant organization must have been registered as a Florida non-profit for at least one full year of operation prior to the application deadline.
- The applicant organization must have shown at least one year of stable arts/cultural programming prior to the application deadline.
- Applicant must be exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Support groups and guilds may not apply on their own behalf.
- Applicant’s activities must be Sarasota County-based.
- The project must take place within the County’s fiscal year, October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
- Applicant’s project must be accessible to the public and to persons with disabilities.
- Applicant must submit a list of the Board of Directors with addresses and occupation or affiliation.
- Applicant must match the amount requested on a dollar-for-dollar basis, showing revenue specifically contributed for the program (25% of this match may be in-kind). All inkind revenue/expense must be properly documented and included with the application or such revenues/expenses will not be accepted.
- Applicant must demonstrate that the project has an artistic/cultural purpose.
- Applications solely for marketing programs will not be eligible.
- Applicant must have a Diversity Policy.
- Applicant must provide IRS Form 990, 990EZ, or 990N for the most recent tax year, or proof of IRS extension.
- FY22 financials will be accepted for returning applicants during the FY23 application only
- Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
For more information, visit Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Program.
