Florida Arts Funding via Community Foundation
Grants from Community Foundation of Broward help Florida performing and visual arts nonprofits expand access to arts and culture, art education, therapy, and community-based cultural programs in Broward County. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Broward residents can apply to support activities like performances, public art, cultural assets, and youth or adult arts learning that engage diverse communities.
Community Foundation of Broward
Accessibility Services Funding from Miami-Dade Department
Florida 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits that are current Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs grantees can apply for the Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program, with awards up to US $5,000 for ADA/access services and technology. Funding supports ASL interpreters, captioning, audio description, accessible materials, and related training to ensure inclusive performing arts programs.
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
Cornelia T Bailey Support for Florida Arts
Florida performing arts nonprofits can access funding through Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust for general operating or program support. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must serve residents in Florida and align with the foundation’s mission in areas such as visual and performing arts, environmental ingenuity, medical research, or veterans initiatives, beginning with a letter of inquiry.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Florida and other priority regions can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support to scale proven social or environmental solutions. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation backs post-pilot, pre-scale organizations serving underserved communities, including those using performing arts within broader social impact models.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Florida nonprofit and NGO programs using technology to tackle major social challenges can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation for innovative crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience initiatives. Eligible organizations must primarily serve economically underserved communities worldwide and may receive up to US $100,000, with a brief LOI required before a full application.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek funding for arts and science programs that engage broad audiences, especially youth. William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports performing arts, museums, arts education, and artist development with program, capital, and limited general or endowment support; Florida organizations may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Cornelia T Bailey Support for Florida Arts Education
Accredited 501(c)(3) organizations in Florida that integrate visual and/or performing arts into education can receive up to US $25,000 for arts-based learning programs. Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust’s P/Arts Program supports initiatives that revitalize curricula, motivate students, empower educators, and address inequities through evidence-based arts instruction and strong community partnerships.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
South Arts Grants for Florida Arts Organizations
Florida performing arts and other arts nonprofits with budgets under $500,000 can access funding for staff and board professional development, including conferences, workshops, and organization-wide training. South Arts provides up to US $1,000 for travel, registration, and related expenses to eligible tax-exempt arts organizations, government units, or tribal communities in its nine-state Southern region.
South Arts, Inc.
Republic Bank Foundation Support for Florida Arts
Florida performing arts and cultural nonprofits can access funding through Republic Bank Foundation for programs in education, youth, family and community welfare, civic projects, healthcare, human services, recreation, and preservation. Eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(19) organizations serving communities within the bank’s Florida service area may also request occasional in-kind equipment donations.
Republic Bank Foundation Inc
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani
Florida nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, disaster relief, and social services. Organizations whose performing arts initiatives support these vulnerable groups, in Florida or internationally, may be competitive candidates.
Semnani Family Foundation
Accessibility Funding from South Arts
Applications due Sep 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations and eligible public or tribal entities in Florida and other South Arts region states can receive US $500 - US $2,500 to make arts programs more accessible for people with disabilities. With a mission to expand arts access, South Arts supports accessibility services, inclusive programming, and modest facilities enhancements that remove participation barriers.
South Arts, Inc.
Town of Cutler Bay Support for Community Arts
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering educational, cultural, social service, environmental, or other community programs for Cutler Bay residents can access funding through the Town of Cutler Bay’s Community Fund. Grants up to US $2,500 support activities such as concerts, artistic performances, heritage festivals, and other cultural or community-enhancing projects in Cutler Bay.
Town of Cutler Bay
Storytelling Project Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Performing arts and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Florida can access funding to develop storytelling projects that highlight their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides U.S. organizations aligned with its preservation, education, or wellness pillars with support to share transformational work through film, media, or other narrative tools; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
United Arts Support for Florida Cultural Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts, culture, history, or science organizations providing year-round public programming in Central Florida can use this grant for general operating support. United Arts of Central Florida supports cultural institutions in Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, which may include performing arts groups meeting the experience and prior United Arts funding requirements.
United Arts of Central Florida
Florida Community Support Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Florida 501(c)(3) organizations with single-year funding for programs serving animal welfare, children and families, education, medical assistance, disaster relief, poverty relief, conservation, veterans, and religious or spiritual endeavors. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities south of the Mason-Dixon line and have operated for more than three years; capital projects are not supported.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Florida 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services, programs, or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships that aid important service goals. Focused on community involvement and corporate citizenship, Insperity invites eligible charities, including those supporting performing arts in Florida communities where its employees live and work, to request funding once per year.
Insperity
Youth and Family Support Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations, including Florida, can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Eligible performing arts nonprofits may qualify if their programs advance school success or workforce readiness for vulnerable children and young adults.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
United Arts Grants for Florida Performing Arts
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Florida 501(c)(3) arts and cultural nonprofits can apply for United Arts of Central Florida’s venue subsidy grants, with awards up to US $60,000 to cover up to half of short-term venue rental and related venue costs in Orange County. Performing arts organizations presenting public exhibitions, productions, or performances may benefit, especially those serving underserved or diverse communities.
United Arts of Central Florida
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Florida Environment
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Florida 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted funding for environmental and human services programs, including general operating or project support. Florida performing arts organizations that also run qualifying community or environmental initiatives may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants from the Lawrence Foundation, which has no geographic restrictions.
Lawrence Foundation
Florida Department of State Performing Arts Grants
Applications due Dec 5, 2026
Florida performing arts and cultural organizations can receive US $1,000 - US $150,000 in General Program Support funding for ongoing programs and operations. Grants from Florida Department of State: Arts and Culture help Florida groups create, present, or sponsor performances, exhibits, and arts education, including dance, music, theatre, media arts, museums, and traditional arts programming.
Florida Department of State: Arts and Culture
Miami-Dade Department Support for Florida Tourism Events
Letter of inquiry due Dec 10, 2026
Florida performing arts and cultural organizations hosting tourist-oriented events in Miami-Dade County can access funding through the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Tourist Development Council Grants Program. Awards up to US $35,000 support sports, cultural and special events, festivals, and television projects that attract visitors, encourage overnight stays, and strengthen the local tourism industry.
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs in basic needs, community development, or cultural enrichment can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support operating or program costs. Florida performing arts organizations that provide arts education, access for underserved audiences, or culturally enriching performances may be especially competitive when they also engage Ameriprise volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Arts and Education Funding from Adams Foundation
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Florida 501(c)(3) organizations planning arts, music, culture, or education projects can seek up to US $50,000 for project-specific sponsorships. The Arthur F and Alice E Adams Supporting Foundation primarily supports innovative programs, performances, and publications, with a strong focus on organizations in Miami and other key areas, including New York City and Memphis.
Arthur F And Alice E Adams Supporting Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Florida Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Florida nonprofit organizations improving community quality of life can seek project, general operating, or capital support that advances economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities in O’Reilly Auto Parts communities, so performing arts groups with relevant community-focused programs may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
South Arts Support for Florida Arts Presenters
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Nonprofit and governmental arts presenting organizations in Florida can receive up to US $1,000 for staff and guest artist travel, registration, and related costs for professional development and artistic planning. South Arts supports presenters across performing, film, visual, literary, traditional, and multidisciplinary arts within its nine-state Southern region.
South Arts, Inc.
US $100,000 - US $250,000
The Miami Foundation Grants for Florida Arts
Applications due Jun 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities providing arts access, education, or artist fellowships in Florida’s Miami-Dade County can receive US $100,000 - US $250,000 to expand high-quality arts programming and spaces. The Miami Foundation’s Pérez CreARTE Grants support innovative, equitable arts initiatives that engage diverse audiences and nurture artistic talent, including performing arts organizations.
The Miami Foundation