By-Line: Brittany Kershaw, Director of Communications & Marketing, City of Palm Coast
The City of Palm Coast, in partnership with the Flagler County Cultural Council (FC3), is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-2026 cycle of the Palm Coast Cultural Arts Grant Program. As part of an official agreement, FC3 now manages this program on behalf of the City, representing a shared commitment to fostering arts, culture, and history across our community.
This grant program is designed to support nonprofit organizations in delivering high-quality cultural programming that enriches the lives of Palm Coast residents and enhances the city’s appeal to visitors. The grants are intended to assist with funding—not replace existing sources—and support local projects that align with the City’s goals of cultivating a vibrant arts and culture atmosphere.
All applicants must meet a 1:1 match requirement, and final award amounts will be based on both the project budget and the availability of funds. A robust scoring system has been implemented to ensure fair and impactful distribution of grant dollars.
The entire application process is now online, making it easier than ever for organizations to apply. Interested applicants can access the application, guidelines, and supporting documents by visitingwww.flaglerartsandculture.org/granting-program.
Important Dates:
- Mandatory Grant Workshops:
- Monday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Tourism Development Council Office, 120 Airport Rd., Suite 3, Palm Coast, FL 32164
At least one representative from each applying organization must attend one of these sessions.
- Application Deadline:
- Friday, August 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Following a panel review process, a slate of recommended grants will be forwarded to the Palm Coast City Council for final funding decisions.
For questions or assistance, please contact info@flaglerartsandculture.com.
Together, the City of Palm Coast and FC3 remain dedicated to growing a thriving arts and culture scene that inspires creativity, promotes local talent, and strengthens community pride.
