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 Tarpon Springs, Florida on Friday, December 12, 2003 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Hosted by the Pinellas County Arts Council, 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:
Friday, December 12, 2003, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum
100 Beekman Lane
Tarpon Springs, FL

RSVP information:
Irma Brown
Pinellas County Arts Council
Phone: (727) 453-7860
Email: ibrown@co.pinellas.fl.us
Website: http://www.pinellasarts.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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