| TALLAHASSEE, FL –
Secretary of State Glenda E. Hood announces the Florida Department of
State, Division of Cultural Affairs will present a free grant writing
workshop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday,
December 18, 2003 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hosted by the Broward
County Cultural Division, the workshop is open to the public and will
assist organizations in preparing their applications to the Cultural
Support Grants Program. Grant applications must be postmarked by Friday,
January 16, 2004.
“The mission of the Cultural Support Grants Program is to foster
excellence and diversity in art and culture for all Floridians,”
said Secretary Hood. “Our knowledgeable staff will offer potential
grant applicants invaluable technical assistance, grant writing tips,
and best practice examples.”
Workshop Information:
Thursday, December 18, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
ArtServe, Inc.
Auditorium
1350 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 462-9191
RSVP information:
James Shermer, Grants Administrator
Broward County Cultural Division
Phone: (954) 357-7502
Email: JSHERMER@broward.org
Website: http://www.browardarts.net
Through these grants, the Division encourages a commitment to outreach
and educational services to underserved areas and populations, and increased
access for persons with disabilities. Funded by the Florida Legislature,
the program supports non-profit cultural organizations, recurring cultural
programs, museums and non-arts organizations. Two types of funding are
offered: General Program Support and Specific Projects. Organizations
can receive funding for either General Program Support or a Specific
Project through this program, but not both. Discipline categories include:
Dance, Discipline Service, Folk Arts, Interdisciplinary, Literature,
Media Arts, Multidisciplinary, Museums/Art, Museums/Non-art, Music,
Sponsor/Presenter, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, and Visual
Arts.
For more information about the grants programs of the Division of Cultural
Affairs, call (850) 245-6470 or visit www.Florida-Arts.org.
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