For Organizations

Cultural Council Grants

Arts Education Enrichment Grant

Grants support Duval County public schools for art education experiences for students and teachers. Any Duval County public school teacher, of any discipline or level, may apply. The grant program is made possible by a generous gift from Prudential Financial. Grant awards are $500 per teacher and one grant per school. For more information, contact Martha McManus at (904) 358-3600 or education[at]culturalcouncil.org. Deadline for applications is October 1, 2008.

Downloads:
2008-09 Guidelines and Application [Word]

NEW – The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. 2008 Cultural Education Grant Program

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Cultural Education Grant Program is open to cultural organizations in Duval, Nassau, St. Johns, Clay and Baker counties with annual revenues of less than $500,000. Grants of $5,000 each will fund programs that foster art education, appreciation and awareness, as well as promote multicultural awareness and diversity. The grant program is administered by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville on behalf of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. Deadline for applications is June 25, 2008.

Download guidelines and application [PDF]

Cultural Service Grant Program (CSGP)

CSGP provides general operating support for Duval County cultural organizations. City of Jacksonville funds are administered by the Cultural Council through a competitive and rigorous grant process governed by City ordinance (No. 93-671-339, Chapter 118, Ordinance Code of City of Jacksonville). CSGP deadline for eligible organizations that submitted preapplications is July 18, 2008.

Downloads:
2008-2009 CSG Grant Guidelines and Application [Word]
2008-2009 CSG Application Budget Forms [Excel]
2008-2009 Preapplication Materials [Word]
2007-2008 CSGP Awards Release
2007-2008 Quarterly Narrative Report Form [Word]
2007-2008 Quarterly Financial Report Form (revised) [Excel]
Final Report Form for Organizations with grants less than $50,000 [Excel]
2006 Economic Impact Survey [PDF]
2006 Economic Impact Survey Guide [PDF]
Cultural Council Logo [JPEG]
City of Jacksonville Logo [JPEG]

For more information, contact Amy Palmer at (904) 358-3600 or
grants[at]culturalcouncil.org

Cultural Service Capital Program

SPECIAL NOTICE: CAPITAL GRANT FUNDING HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. THESE PROJECTS WILL NOT BE FUNDED FOR 2008.

The Cultural Service Capital Program supports renovations, construction and acquisitions for Duval County cultural facilities.

Downloads:
2008 Cultural Service Capital Program Intro and Contents [Word]
2008 Cultural Service Capital Program Guidelines and Application [Word]
Additional Requirements for Non-CSGP Funded Applicants [Word]
2007 Capital Grant Awards Press Release

For more information, contact Amy Palmer at (904) 358-3600 or
grants[at]culturalcouncil.org

Florida “State of the Arts” License Plate Grant Program

SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO SIGNIFICANT CUTS IN PUBLIC FUNDING, THE CULTURAL COUNCIL IS SUSPENDING THE FLORIDASTATE OF THE ARTS” LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM FOR 2008. NO LICENSE PLATE GRANTS WILL BE MADE IN 2008.

Grants are made to support arts and cultural programs of Duval County non-profit 501{c}{3} organizations. Funds are derived from revenue generated by the sale of Florida “State of the Arts” license plates in Duval County. Organizations currently funded through the Cultural Service Grant Program are not eligible to apply. Grant awards are $1,000 each.

Downloads:
2007 License Plate Grant Final Report Form [PDF]
2007 License Plate Grant Application [Word]
2007 News Release
2007 Grant Guidelines [Word]
2006 Grant Program Report [Word]

For more information, contact Amy Palmer at (904) 358-3600 or
grants[at]culturalcouncil.org

Join the panel

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s grant programs also offer an ongoing opportunity for members of the community to get involved via the Cultural Service Grant Review Panel.

2007 Panel Meeting Dates [Word]
Cultural Service Grant Review Panel [Word]
Grant Review Panelist Nomination Form [Word]