The mission of COCA’s Cultural Grant Program is to serve and support the community of non-profit arts and cultural organizations within Tallahassee and Leon County through program funding that enhances the quality of life, and economic development or has the potential to attract and retain tourists in Leon County and that helps to promote Leon County as a tourism destination.
Additionally, applicants' programming must meet at least one of the following goals:
The grant program seeks to fund programming that offers a unique service in arts, culture, and history not otherwise provided in the community; programs that provide distinctive arts, history, and cultural offerings; programs that highlight cultural diversity and/or access for persons with disabilities; programs that bring arts, cultural and historic exhibits, or events to underserved areas; programs that engage members of the community in the creative and/or artistic process.
For information on eligible expenses, see: https://www.tallahasseearts.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/www.tallahasseearts.org/images/2023/04/FY24-Cultural-Grant-Guidelines.pdf#page=14