The Artist Support Grant provides direct funds to individual artists of all disciplines for projects that include a public event. The Artist Support Grant is designed to be flexible and accessible to encourage career advancement through creativity, innovation, and sustained commitment to artistic work.
Subject to the availability of funds, grant awards may be up to $5,000.
Eligibility
An individual artist is eligible to apply for an Artist Support Grant if they meet the following requirements:
- The artist is 18 years or older.
- The artist is a current resident of Broward County and intends to maintain primary residence in Broward County for the duration of the grant term. Two forms of documentation are required.
- Must be a practicing artist of any discipline who has previously produced a body of artwork and has presented/performed for the public.
- Has not received a Cultural Division grant as an individual in the previous fiscal year.
- Is not receiving an Artist Innovation grant in the same fiscal year.
- Previously awarded Artist Innovation grantees cannot apply for an Artist Support grant for one (1) consecutive fiscal year following their previous award.
- The artist must be in good standing with the Cultural Division, with no delinquent reports or outstanding grant documentation requirements.
Application Workshops
Application Workshop Dates
• Tuesday, July 21 at 12 PM
• Tuesday, August 5 at 5 PM
• Tuesday, August 26 at 12 PM
Visit our
Eventbrite to register for upcoming, free Application Workshops (virtual and in-person).
Grants Schedule
• Application Open: July 13, 2026
• Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
• BCC Approval: November 2026
• Recommended Projects Announced: December 2026
• Project Implementation Period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
