ARTS
Polk Arts Alliance is offering $5,000 grants. Here’s how to apply
Lakeland Ledger
July 3, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ET
The Polk Arts and Cultural Alliance is accepting applications through July 15 for its 2026 Arts and Cultural Impact Grants
The awards provide direct funding opportunities to Polk County artists and nonprofit organizations seeking to create, expand and enhance arts and cultural experiences, PACA said in a news release
Applicants may apply in one of three categories: nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under $200,000, nonprofit organizations with annual budgets between $200,000 and $250,000 and professional artists. Eligible applicants may request funding of up to $5,000
PACA will award five grants of up to $5,000 each, for a total investment of up to $25,000 in Polk County’s creative community
A primary goal of the ACI Grant Program is to provide Polk County residents with new arts and cultural opportunities or meaningfully broaden existing offerings. As a result, the grant review process prioritizes applications that launch new events, programs or projects; expand existing arts and cultural initiatives; reach new or larger audiences; or enhance Polk County’s reputation as a destination for arts and culture
Applications may receive additional scoring consideration if they focus on children and youth, senior adults, arts in medicine and personal well-being or art in public spaces
To be eligible, applicants must be a resident artist or nonprofit organization located in Polk County; execute the funded project, program or event within Polk County; propose a project that did not receive PACA grant funding in 2025; and meet the revenue thresholds established for each nonprofit category
Organizations and artists whose project budgets exceed the requested grant amount must demonstrate how remaining project funding will be secured
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on July 15. For additional information, contact director@polkarts.org
