The Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) established the Seminole Cultural Arts Grants Program to promote and advance arts and cultural initiatives across Seminole County. Recognizing the vital role that the arts play in enriching communities, the SCAC created this program to provide essential funding to qualified artists, nonprofit organizations, schools, and cultural institutions. These grants help bring artistic projects to life—projects that foster creativity, preserve cultural heritage, and engage residents of all ages. Funding for the arts is not just about supporting creative expression; it also drives economic development, enhances education, and strengthens community identity. In Seminole County, where diverse cultural voices thrive, grant support ensures that the arts remain accessible and impactful. By investing in local talent and cultural programming, the SCAC affirms its commitment to making Seminole County a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich place to live, work, and visit.
For the 2025–2026 cycle, the Seminole Cultural Arts Grants Program underwent a complete overhaul and redesign. The SCAC introduced a brand-new grant application apparatus with the intention of simplifying the entire process. The goal of this redesign is to make the application more accessible and easier to understand, ensuring that more artists and organizations can confidently apply and benefit from available funding.
For the 2025–2026 cycle, the Seminole Cultural Arts Grants Program underwent a complete overhaul and redesign. The SCAC introduced a brand-new grant application apparatus with the intention of simplifying the entire process. The goal of this redesign is to make the application more accessible and easier to understand, ensuring that more artists and organizations can confidently apply and benefit from available funding.
Download Seminole Cultural Arts Grants Application Here!
Mandatory Workshop Required for ALL 2025 Applicants!
Did you know that ALL grant applicants who wish to be considered in the 2025 grant cycle (including ALL previous applicants AND grant recipients) MUST attend one of two grant workshops? If you do not attend one of the workshops, your grant application will be disqualified.
Option #1, In Person at the SCAC Office in Sanford, on Friday, July 18th at 11am.
Option #2, Online via Zoom, on Monday, July 21st at 6pm.
Register for your workshop preference by clicking the appropriate button below!
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~SEMINOLE CULTURAL ARTS GRANTS PROGRAM FAQ~
1. Question: Do I have to live in Seminole County to qualify to apply for funding?
Answer: The applicant must have an official mailing address located in Seminole County as reflected in sunbiz.org records.
2. Question: Do I have to be a nonprofit/501c3 organization to qualify to apply for funding?
Answer: Yes.
3. Question: If I am a single artist, can I partner with another organization that is a registered nonprofit/501c3 organization to qualify to apply for funding?
Answer: Yes, provided the following requirements are met.
a. The registered nonprofit/501c3 organization operates in Seminole County with an official mailing address in Seminole County as reflected in the sunbiz.org records.
b. A registered nonprofit/501c3 organization may only submit ONE grant application. This includes if they choose to partner with an individual artist to seek funding. A registered nonprofit/501c3 organization will be disqualified if they submit more than one grant application per grant cycle.
c. The application packet must contain a signed letter from the registered nonprofit/501c3 organization which is dated within the current grant cycle (June 30th-August 31, 2025), is addressed to the Seminole Cultural Arts Council, makes specific reference in its letter of support that it is agreeing to official partner with the artist mentioned in the application, and that it references it supports the artist's application for funding from the Seminole Cultural Arts Council Grant Program.
4. Question: How long does my registered nonprofit/501c3 organization have to have been in operation in order to qualify for funding?
Answer: A minimum of one-calendar year.
5. Question: I want to sponsor an event that Seminole County residents may come to but the host venue is located outside of Seminole County. Can I still qualify to apply for funding?
Answer: No. An event funded by SCAC's Grant Program MUST host it's funded event at a venue located within the geographic boundaries of Seminole County.
6. Question: I have attended a SCAC Grant Workshop in prior years. Do I still have to attend this year?
Answer: Yes. The SCAC grant apparatus was completely overhauled in 2025. Any person, including past applicants and past grant award winners, who submit a grant application but DO NOT attend either the in-person workshop or the virtual workshop will have their application automatically disqualified.
7. Question: Is there any application fee I have to submit to apply for grant funding?
Answer: No.
8. Question: How much funding can I apply for?
Answer: The grant awards will vary in amounts from $250.00 to $5000.00. Grant awards may be awarded at 100% requested amount or a reduced partial funding amount as determined by grant scores.
9. Question: If I apply for funding will I automatically receive it?
Answer: No, not necessarily. Funding is limited due to funds availability and the competitiveness of grant applications in any given year.
10. Question: When is the final due date for the grant application?
Answer: All grant materials must be submitted electrotonically be email no later than 11:59pm EST on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Any applications and/or additional grant materials submitted after this date will not be accepted for consideration in the current grant funding window.
