Multiple dates

Arts & Cultural Festival/Event Sponsorship Program: Application Workshop

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, 3 months prior to the event date.

By Broward Cultural Division

Location

Online

About this event

The Festival Sponsorship program is designed to provide startup and matching funds for expenses relating to the planning and execution of arts and cultural festivals and special events throughout Broward County. The goal of this program is to provide equitable access to funding for community arts and cultural events in a manner that promotes community building, collaboration, and economic growth and development among the cultural community and small businesses.

Proposals must demonstrate arts and culture, community, and economic impact to Broward County, demonstrate audience engagement, and reflect a high level of excellence that furthers the arts and cultural image of the County.

Virtual Application Workshops Available:

June 25, 2025, 10:30 AM
July 16, 2025, 10:30 AM
August 13, 2025, 10:30 AM

Workshops offer an opprtunity to learn more about the program, if you're eligible and other key insights about how to apply.

For more information, guidelines and the application, visit Broward.org/Arts.

For more information on the Cultural Division's funding programs, please visit Broward.org/Arts/Funding, or contact Janet Ellison at 954-357-7321 or jmellison@broward.org.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be a non-profit?

No! For-profit business, nonprofits and municipalities are all welcome to apply.

Does my event or festival have to take place in Broward County?

Yes. However, applicants do not have to be based in Broward. Events showcasing Broward-based talent will receive priority consideration, further solidifying the County’s dedication to developing its local arts scene.

Do I have to provide matching funds?

It depends on what funding tier you're applying within. Read more about the tiers in the program guidelines (linked above).

Organized by

Broward Cultural Division

The Cultural Division invests, promotes and supports the growth of South Florida’s creative economy.

For more information on programs, grants, calls-to-artists and more, visit Broward.org/Arts, follow @BrowardArts on social media channels or call 954-357-7457. Make a date with the arts at ArtsCalendar.com.