Alachua County Opengov #RFA 27-109-LC

Alachua County Public Art Grant Program (FY 2027)

This opportunity is a grant program from the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners and the Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) to fund public art projects for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. - Government Buyer: - Alachua County Board of County Commissioners - Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) as the Local Arts Agency - Funding Details: - Total available: $14,000 - $10,000 from Visit Gainesville, Alachua County - $4,000 from 'State of the Arts' license plate sales - Eligible Applicants: - Resident artists - Not-for-profit arts organizations - Cities: Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, LaCrosse, Micanopy, Newberry, Waldo - Products/Services Requested: - Public art projects that enhance arts activities and increase access to diverse arts experiences - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on underserved communities - Electronic application submission via County's Public Portal - Compliance with registration and documentation protocols - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for arts projects, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC), is announcing the 2026/2027 Arts Tag grant program. The program offers $14,000 in funding to support Alachua County resident artists, not-for-profit arts organizations, and several cities within the county for public art projects. The goal is to enhance arts activities in Alachua County, especially in underserved communities, to foster cultural entrepreneurship and stimulate related business development. Applications must be submitted electronically by July 31, 2026.

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