Purpose/Use: Opportunity for eligible cultural not-for-profit organizations and public entities to request grants for non-recurring needs such as stabilization, planning or capital projects. Stabilization requests may be for planning or financial stability. Cultural facility requests may be for acquisition, expansion or renovation of existing buildings, or site acquisition and construction of new buildings to be used for cultural activities. Funding for challenge grants is at the sole discretion of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.  Funds may or may not be awarded during any fiscal year.  Please contact Grants Staff regarding your proposed project. 
 

2008 Workshops & Deadlines

Challenge Grant Program Application Deadline Tuesday, January 15, 2008, 4:30 PM	Challenge Grant Program Written Appeals Deadline Thursday, March 13, 2008, 4:30 PM
Challenge Grant Program Panel Orientation Thursday, February 7, 2008, at BCC Meeting, or by appointment	Challenge Grant Program Appeals Meeting Thursday, May 1, 2008, 12:00 noon at BCC Meeting
Challenge Grant Program Panel Review Thursday, March 6, 2008, 12 noon at BCC Meeting