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 Gainesville, Florida on Monday, December 15, 2003, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hosted by the City of Gainesville’s Department of Cultural Affairs, 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: Monday, December 15, 2003, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thomas Center
Lower Level
302 NE 8th Avenue
Gainesville

RSVP information: Mary Prosen
City of Gainesville
Department of Cultural Affairs
Phone: 352/334-5064
Email: cultural@ci.gainesville.fl.us
Website: http://www.gvlculturalaffairs.org/

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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