The Cultural Development Grant Program provides general program support to local cultural organizations with programming that not only serves diverse audiences but also reaches geographically diverse communities.
Donor Name: Hillsborough County
State: Florida
County: Hillsborough County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Arts Council of Hillsborough County (Arts Council) is committed to facilitating the participation in cultural programs by all individuals in Hillsborough County. The Arts Council encourages funding requests from cultural organizations with programming that not only serves diverse audiences but also reaches geographically diverse communities. In addition, it is the intent of the Arts Council to encourage the development of both cultural and administrative operations of local organizations. Funds provided through this grant program should also enhance organizational ability to attract new and increased funding from other sources.
Cultural Development Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to nonprofit, taxexempt, 501(c)(3) Florida corporations that meet the eligibility requirements and provide cultural programming in Hillsborough County. Funding is awarded for general program support based on overall quality of Access & Community Engagement; Artistic & Cultural Vitality, and Organizational Capacity. The Council anticipates total grant requests will exceed funds available; consequently, requests are generally not fully funded.
Funding Information
- Level 1: Organizations with revenue under $100,000 may apply for up to $15,000 for general program support.
- Level 2: Organizations with revenue between $100,000 and $399,999 may apply for up to $20,000 for general program support.
- Level 3: Organizations with revenue of more than $400,000 may apply for up to $25,000 for general program support.
Grant Period
The grant period begins Oct. 1, 2026, and ends Sept.15, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicant organizations must meet the following eligibility criteria at the time of application.
- Applicant organization must be registered as an active nonprofit Florida corporation with the Florida Division of Corporations with a principal address in Hillsborough County.
- Programs, services, and events are open to the public and benefit residents of Hillsborough County.
- Organizations must show in their budget that they are capable of at least a dollar-for-dollar match for the grant amount requested from the Council. No inkind contributions will be considered as part of this match.
- Organization must provide a complete copy of the most recently filed IRS Form 990 or IRS Form 990EZ which must be dated within 18 months prior to application deadline date. No 990 postcard filings will be accepted.
- Organizations that have not fulfilled contractual grant agreements with the Arts Council of Hillsborough County in previous years are not eligible for funding.
- Applications from municipalities, governmental entities, educational institutions, and fiscal agents will not be accepted.
For more information, visit Hillsborough County.
