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Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants

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  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists residing, or nonprofit organizations and public schools based, in St. Johns County, Florida.
  • The Focus: Artist professional development and arts, culture, and heritage projects in St. Johns County, Florida.
  • The Funding: Eight $1,500 grants for a $12,000 total in the 2026-2027 cycle; no matching requirement.
  • Key Requirements: A completed 2026-27 State of the Arts Grant Application submitted through the online grant portal, including a grant narrative covering all project aspects, in-kind support, and collaborations. Public school applications require a letter of support from the Principal and any partnering artists or organizations.
DeadlineSaturday, October 31, 2026
AwardEight $1,500 grants; $12,000 total for the 2026-2027 cycle.
DurationGrant period: no longer than one year from the original date of grant award notification.
LocationSt. Augustine, FL
ParticipationHybrid
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesarts in education, music, dance, folk arts, humanities, literature, film, theatre, musical theatre, visual arts, collection or exhibition of cultural or artistic works, professional development
Application notesApply through the St. Johns Cultural Council online grant portal using the 2026–27 application. Provide a narrative covering every project aspect, donated support and artistic/organizational collaborations. School applications also require the principal’s support letter and letters from partnering artists or organizations where applicable. The login-only form was not readable, so no further attachments or word limits are verified. Optional technical review must be requested at least ten days before closing. Awardees must attend the December 8, 2026 ceremony at The Waterworks in St. Augustine and submit their final report, final budget, publicity, audience feedback and at least three high-resolution JPG activity images within 60 days of completion. Guidelines: https://stjohnsculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SOTA-2026-Guidelines.pdf.
Contactgrants@historiccoastculture.com
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