Category C-I Grant

The Category C-I Cultural Development Fund for Small or Emerging Cultural Organizations is an annual grant program open to nonprofit cultural organizations with operating revenues of at least $25,000. The grant program is designed to preserve cultural heritages and traditions through the arts, significantly advance cultural opportunities for children and youth, and to create opportunities for Palm Beach County residents to experience culturally diverse, innovative, and excellent cultural programs and projects.

Photo Credit: Digital Vibez (Category C-I Grantee)

First time applicants and individuals new to the grant process are strongly advised to attend an application workshop before completing an online application. Applications will open in summer 2025. Please check this page for any changes or updates. Please review the FY24 application guidelines under the Application Toolkit below to review the eligibility criteria for our last application cycle.

All Cultural Council for Palm Beach County grant recipient organizations are required to use the appropriate logos as detailed in their respective reimbursement guidelines (see Grantee Toolkit below), and must follow usage guidelines in the Cultural Council’s Brand Standards Manual for Grant Recipients. Click here to download logos and usage guidelines.

If you have specific questions about this grant program, please contact the Cultural Council Grants Department: grants@palmbeachculture.com | (561) 214‑8087

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