The Cultural Division’s General Operating Support grant category supports Broward-based arts and culture organizations in the production and presentation of ongoing, sustainable, high-quality artistic activities that engage the diversity of Broward County/South Florida residents and visitors.
The general operating support grant program is the Division’s primary vehicle for supporting and strengthening the organizational capacity of our grantees by providing multi-year, unrestricted operating support. Organizations receiving general operating support grants may not also apply in the Program Support category.
In general, organizations must have a three-year funding history with the Cultural Division and a budget size greater than $125,000. For the full list of eligibility requirements, please refer to the Grants Manual.
Application Release Date: October 29, 2024
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Project Implementation Period: October 1, 2025- September 30, 2026
Award Amounts
A funding formula is used to determine a qualifying amount for organizations in the general operating support grant category. This formula is based on an organization’s average annual operating expense (AOE) which is determined by averaging an organization’s total functional expenses from their last three IRS Form 990s. Applicants can estimate the maximum potential award their organization may receive by using the Funding Formula Calculator below.
Ultimately, the award an organization may receive is a result of the qualifying amount and the combined average score an application receives as a result of the panel review process.
Grant Restrictions – We Do Not Fund
Education institutions including schools, childcare centers, colleges, and universities are ineligible to apply for general operating support grants. Organizations that are closely affiliated with such institutions should contact the Cultural Division prior to submitting an application and may be asked to provide additional information.
Application Submission Schedules
While awardees for FY 2026 to the General Operating Support category are recommended for a multiyear grant (for FY 2026 and FY 2027), an interim application for FY 2027 will be required.
Awardees will be required to provide the Division staff with an update on new programs and services for FY 2027. This application will serve as the basis of the FY 2027 grant agreement. While multi-year awards, the project evaluation reporting will be required annually.
Capacity Building Grant Program FY26
Application Deadline has been extended to December 20, 2024 at 11:59pm
For more information regarding this grant, please contact:
Janet Ellison, Grant Specialist
jmellison@broward.org
954-357-7321
Capacity Building Grant Guidelines
