Broward Cultural Division Hosts General Operating Program Grantwriting Workshop TWICE On October 10
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10/3/2006 1:50:27 PM
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Grant awards range from $10,000 to $75,00
for Broward-based, not-for-profit cultural organizations
BROWARD COUNTY, FL– Broward County Commission’s Cultural Division offers a grantwriting workshop for the General Operating Program (GOP) on Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at 2:00 pm and again at 7:00 pm in the Main Library, 6th Floor, Bienes Center Conference Room, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
The purpose of this grant program is to assist eligible Broward-based, not-for-profit cultural organizations, that have been operational in their cultural disciplines for a minimum of two years immediately preceding the date of application, in meeting general operating expenses associated with the presentation and/or production of a regular season of exhibitions, programs, events or performances open to the general public in Broward County.
Grant awards range from $10,000 to $75,000. An organization must have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, and documented yearly revenue of at least $40,000 to be eligible for funding. The General Operating Program application deadline is February 1, 2007 for fiscal year 2008 funding. The grantwriting workshop is designed for both ongoing applicants and for new and prospective applicants to the General Operating Program to learn about eligibility requirements. Organizations such as Bailes Ferrer, Bonnet House, Mosaic Theater and the Sistrunk Historical Festival have received funding through this grant program.
There is no fee for the workshop, and interested persons may register online at www.broward.org/arts and click on “workshops.” For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Adriane Clarke, grants specialist, 953-357-7530, email: aclarke@broward.org. |
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