Alachua County Opengov #266655

Alachua County Arts Tag Grant Program for Public Art Projects (2026/2027)

This opportunity invites applications for the 2026/2027 Arts Tag Grant Program, supporting public art projects in Alachua County, Florida. - Government Buyer: - Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC) - Funding Details: - Total grant pool: $14,000 - $10,000 from Visit Gainesville - $4,000 from 'State of the Arts' license plate sales - Eligible Applicants: - Resident artists, not-for-profit arts organizations, and municipalities within Alachua County (including Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, LaCrosse, Micanopy, Newberry, and Waldo) - Products/Services Requested: - Public art projects and related services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on enhancing arts activities, increasing access to diverse arts experiences, and fostering cultural entrepreneurship - Emphasis on serving underserved communities - Applicants must meet criteria for residency, citizenship, and age - Evaluation based on artistic merit, project impact, and budget - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for creative services rather than a procurement of goods.

Description

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Arts Council of Alachua County, is offering the 2026/2027 Arts Tag grant program with a total of $14,000 in funding. The grant supports Alachua County resident artists, not-for-profit arts organizations, and several cities within the county for public art projects. The program aims to enhance arts activities and increase access to diverse arts experiences, especially in underserved communities, fostering cultural entrepreneurship and economic growth. Applications are due by July 31, 2026, and the funding period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

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