Arts and Culture Grants

City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture Grant 

The City of Fort Myers recognizes the importance of the arts to the cultural, educational, and economic well-being of its diverse population. 

Grant Cycle

The Arts & Culture Grants Program is being transitioned to a new city department. The 2023 Grant Cycle timeline and eligibility requirements are being reviewed, will be revised, and then posted here. Please check this page periodically for updates on the 2023 Grant cycle timeline and eligibility requirements.

Grant Cycle Opens: TBD
Grant Cycle Closes: TBD
Awards Announced: TBD
Post-Grant Reports Due: May 31, 2023

Grant Types

INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

Artist must live or work within corporate limits of the City of Fort Myers or create/perform work that will make a meaningful contribution to the arts and culture of the City of Fort Myers. The maximum funding for each arts and culture grant is $2,500 for individual artists.

ORGANIZATIONS

Grants will be available to organizations making a meaningful contribution to the arts and culture of the City. The grant calls for non-profit organizations that produce and/or present a cultural program or festival within the City of Fort Myers’ corporate limits. 

There are two types of grants offered for organizations: 

• Operating Grants, with a maximum grant amount of $10,000
• Project and Program Grants, with a maximum grant amount of $5,000