{"id":648,"date":"2024-09-03T22:59:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/?p=648"},"modified":"2026-01-30T06:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T06:07:29","slug":"granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n  \"name\": \"GrantTalk Ep 22: St. John\u2019s Cultural Council \u2013 Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits and Businesses\",\n  \"description\": \"In this episode of GrantTalk, we look at how the St. John\u2019s Cultural Council provides arts grants to artists, nonprofits and businesses.\",\n  \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png\",\n  \"uploadDate\": \"2024-09-04T00:00:00-05:00\",\n  \"duration\": \"PT12M49S\",\n  \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vmukwJZlQdY?si=IkyfkGz7tikubRQL\",\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"GrantWatch\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vmukwJZlQdY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our most recent episode of <strong>Grant Talk<\/strong>, <strong><em>Libby Hikind<\/em><\/strong> hosts Brenda Swann, Director of Grants and Operations at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stjohnsculture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Johns County Cultural Council<\/a><\/strong>. The discussion highlights the various grant opportunities available through the Cultural Council, specifically those that promote tourism, arts, culture, and heritage in St. Johns County, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St. Johns Supports Arts and Tourism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Johns County Cultural Council serves as the local arts agency, designated by the county to support arts initiatives. The council also collaborates with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stjohnsculture.com\/tdc-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tourist Development Council (TDC)<\/a><\/strong> to manage grants that promote tourism through arts, culture, and heritage. Given the significance of St. Augustine as a tourist destination, these grants are vital in funding programs that attract visitors to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant Opportunities for For-Profits and Nonprofits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brenda highlights that both for-profit and nonprofit organizations can be eligible for these grants. While nonprofits can apply for year-round funding to support their operations, for-profits can receive funding to promote specific area events that contribute to the county\u2019s cultural and heritage landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant Amounts and Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of funding an organization can receive varies based on its budget. Grants tied to tourism can reach up to $50,000 for larger organizations or events. Smaller organizations or events with budgets under $100,000 may receive up to 50% of their budget. Brenda stresses that the key to success is building a relationship with the council and demonstrating the effective use of previous grant funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St Johns County Arts Culture, and Heritage Grants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brenda shares some of the impactful programs funded by the council, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/stjohnsculture.com\/news\/free-chamber-music-festival-returns-to-st-augustine-june-19-july-2\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijWHwMwIxIB2HjBklK90kOJDWy7e6_wbU9DfrkWQJ0_LGQ5VhxP8AohoCEGcQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>St. Augustine Music Festival<\/strong><\/a>, the largest free music festival in the U.S. for chamber music. Other notable initiatives include the 60th anniversary celebration of civil rights demonstrations in St. Augustine, and various arts programs for schools and differently-abled individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State of the Arts and Other Grant Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to tourism-related grants, the council also offers the \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stjohnsculture.com\/state-of-the-arts-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of the Arts<\/a><\/strong>\u201d grants, funded by the state of Florida through license plate sales. These grants support public arts initiatives and are not focused on tourism. Additionally, the council has received funding from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stjohnsculture.com\/arts-for-all-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Endowment for the Arts<\/a><\/strong> to support smaller organizations and individual artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Tips for Grant Seekers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brenda emphasizes the importance of understanding the fit between your program and the grant requirements. This includes not only meeting the eligibility criteria but also ensuring that your program aligns with the grant\u2019s objectives. She also stresses the need to be prepared for the reporting and reimbursement processes involved, particularly with the TDC grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Informed with Grant Talk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Libby concludes our episode by encouraging listeners to subscribe to Grant Talk for more insights into grant opportunities and tips from funders. Staying informed and connected with resources like <strong>GrantWatch<\/strong> can help grant seekers maximize their chances of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-d587fdf1-4f17-4d57-baf2-a1d5167e3cd9\">About GrantWatch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-00c847ae-41e9-4461-baeb-592f85f00409\"><em>With over to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8,500 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/grantwatch\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;To conclude, see the latest episode of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind. You don\u2019t want to miss this. Visit us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/grantwatch\/featured\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;weekly. Don\u2019t forget your copy of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Queen-Grants-Teacher-Grant-Writer\/dp\/B0CTG8RXNT\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=grantnepress-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=e414613f2f6ec10c6bbda2b41f7d202d&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/a><\/strong>, by Libby Hikind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-da3c24fa-9700-4819-b605-d1e29aa118e8\">Please Note: There is no guarantee of grant awards as a result of this information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On our most recent episode of Grant Talk, Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann, Director of Grants and Operations at the St. Johns County Cultural Council. The discussion highlights the various grant opportunities available through the Cultural Council, specifically those that promote tourism, arts, culture, and heritage in St. Johns County, Florida. St. Johns Supports Arts&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4,2,6],"tags":[276,306,309,326,323,307,320,319,311,280,328,316,282,313,321,312,10,9,315,325,284,314,308,327,19,310,305,318,329,317,324],"class_list":["post-648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-grant-funder-insights","category-granttalk","category-view-full-episodes","tag-arts-and-culture","tag-arts-and-culture-grants","tag-arts-funding","tag-cultural-grants","tag-florida-arts","tag-florida-grants","tag-florida-tourism","tag-grant-application-tips","tag-grant-eligibility","tag-grant-funding","tag-grant-opportunities","tag-grant-reporting-process","tag-grant-writing","tag-grant-writing-resources","tag-grants-cultural","tag-grants-for-profits","tag-granttalk-podcast","tag-grantwatch","tag-heritage-grants","tag-heritage-preservation","tag-libby-hikind","tag-national-endowment-for-the-arts-grants","tag-nonprofit-2","tag-nonprofit-support","tag-nonprofits","tag-st-augustine-tourism","tag-st-johns-county-cultural-council","tag-st-johns-county-grants","tag-state-of-the-arts","tag-state-of-the-arts-grants","tag-tourism-development"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann from St. Johns County Cultural Council who highlights grants that support arts, culture, and heritage.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann from St. Johns County Cultural Council who highlights grants that support arts, culture, and heritage.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GrantTalk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-09-03T22:59:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-01-30T06:07:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"445\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"GrantWatch\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"GrantWatch\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"GrantWatch\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7d9ab56aca0144a54ee3fa38a7820587\"},\"headline\":\"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-09-03T22:59:05+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-30T06:07:29+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":620,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png\",\"keywords\":[\"arts and culture\",\"arts and culture grants\",\"arts funding\",\"cultural grants\",\"florida arts\",\"florida grants\",\"florida tourism\",\"grant application tips\",\"grant eligibility\",\"grant funding\",\"grant opportunities\",\"grant reporting process\",\"grant writing\",\"grant writing resources\",\"grants cultural\",\"grants for-profits\",\"GrantTalk Podcast\",\"GrantWatch\",\"heritage grants\",\"heritage preservation\",\"Libby Hikind\",\"national endowment for the arts grants\",\"nonprofit\",\"nonprofit support\",\"nonprofits\",\"st augustine tourism\",\"st john\u2019s county cultural council\",\"st john\u2019s county grants\",\"state of the arts\",\"state of the arts grants\",\"tourism development\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Grant Funder Insights\",\"GrantTalk\",\"Podcast Episodes\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/\",\"name\":\"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-09-03T22:59:05+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-30T06:07:29+00:00\",\"description\":\"Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann from St. Johns County Cultural Council who highlights grants that support arts, culture, and heritage.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/\",\"name\":\"GrantTalk\",\"description\":\"GrantTalk: Where we talk to the people behind the grants.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GrantTalk\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/07\\\/logo.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/07\\\/logo.jpg\",\"width\":344,\"height\":94,\"caption\":\"GrantTalk\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.grantwatch.com\\\/granttalk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7d9ab56aca0144a54ee3fa38a7820587\",\"name\":\"GrantWatch\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/9723366907ddfa0e62199b15784c71729f8f7931a58a288c083ccd1f99e27fb3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/9723366907ddfa0e62199b15784c71729f8f7931a58a288c083ccd1f99e27fb3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/9723366907ddfa0e62199b15784c71729f8f7931a58a288c083ccd1f99e27fb3?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"GrantWatch\"},\"description\":\"With close to 9,000 grants currently available, GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page. Watch the latest episodes of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind. You don\u2019t want to miss them. Visit GrantWatch on YouTube weekly. Get your copy of \\\"The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO\\\", by Libby Hikind at your local bookstore or on Amazon.\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses","description":"Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann from St. Johns County Cultural Council who highlights grants that support arts, culture, and heritage.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses","og_description":"Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann from St. Johns County Cultural Council who highlights grants that support arts, culture, and heritage.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/","og_site_name":"GrantTalk","article_published_time":"2024-09-03T22:59:05+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-01-30T06:07:29+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":445,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"GrantWatch","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"GrantWatch","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/"},"author":{"name":"GrantWatch","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#\/schema\/person\/7d9ab56aca0144a54ee3fa38a7820587"},"headline":"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses","datePublished":"2024-09-03T22:59:05+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-30T06:07:29+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/"},"wordCount":620,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png","keywords":["arts and culture","arts and culture grants","arts funding","cultural grants","florida arts","florida grants","florida tourism","grant application tips","grant eligibility","grant funding","grant opportunities","grant reporting process","grant writing","grant writing resources","grants cultural","grants for-profits","GrantTalk Podcast","GrantWatch","heritage grants","heritage preservation","Libby Hikind","national endowment for the arts grants","nonprofit","nonprofit support","nonprofits","st augustine tourism","st john\u2019s county cultural council","st john\u2019s county grants","state of the arts","state of the arts grants","tourism development"],"articleSection":["Grant Funder Insights","GrantTalk","Podcast Episodes"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/","name":"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png","datePublished":"2024-09-03T22:59:05+00:00","dateModified":"2026-01-30T06:07:29+00:00","description":"Libby Hikind hosts Brenda Swann from St. Johns County Cultural Council who highlights grants that support arts, culture, and heritage.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/granttalk-ep-22-st-johns-sultural-council-arts-grants-for-artists-nonprofits-and-businesses\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"GrantTalk Ep 22 | St Johns Cultural Council: Arts Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Businesses"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/","name":"GrantTalk","description":"GrantTalk: Where we talk to the people behind the grants.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#organization","name":"GrantTalk","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/logo.jpg","width":344,"height":94,"caption":"GrantTalk"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/#\/schema\/person\/7d9ab56aca0144a54ee3fa38a7820587","name":"GrantWatch","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9723366907ddfa0e62199b15784c71729f8f7931a58a288c083ccd1f99e27fb3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9723366907ddfa0e62199b15784c71729f8f7931a58a288c083ccd1f99e27fb3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9723366907ddfa0e62199b15784c71729f8f7931a58a288c083ccd1f99e27fb3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"GrantWatch"},"description":"With close to 9,000 grants currently available, GrantWatch.com is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ subscription to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ page. Watch the latest episodes of GrantTalk, powered by GrantWatch, with host Libby Hikind. You don\u2019t want to miss them. Visit GrantWatch on YouTube weekly. Get your copy of \"The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO\", by Libby Hikind at your local bookstore or on Amazon."}]}},"views":4693,"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Libby-Brenda-Swann-E22-YouTube-Thumbnail-E21.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=648"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1460,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/648\/revisions\/1460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/granttalk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}