General Operating Program Grant Writing Workshop to be Held on October 14, 2008
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10/7/2008 8:58:54 AM
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Designed for Broward-based, not-for-profit cultural organizations. The workshop will be held TWICE, at 2:00 and 6:00 pm
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County Commission’s Cultural Division offers a grant writing workshop for the General Operating Program (GOP) on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m., in the Bienes Ceremonial Room, 6th Floor, Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Avenue in 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 may range from $10,000 to $75,000. An organization must have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, and documented yearly Broward revenue of at least $40,000 to be eligible for funding. The General Operating Program application deadline is February 1, 2009 for fiscal year 2010 funding. The grantwriting workshop is designed for both ongoing applicants and for prospective applicants to the General Operating Program to learn about eligibility requirements. Organizations such as Bailes Ferrer, 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, 954-357-7530, email: aclarke@broward.org. |
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