Category C-II Grant
The Category C-II Tourism Development Fund for Cultural Marketing is a biennial grant program. It is open to Palm Beach County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations with annual operating revenues between $200,000 and $1,174,999 to fund marketing and program expenses associated with performances, exhibitions and cultural events.
Photo Credit: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (Category C-II Grantee)
Applications are expected to open in Winter 2027. Please check this page regularly for updates or changes. In the meantime, you can review the FY26 application guidelines in the Application Toolkit below to get a sense of eligibility requirements and what was included in the most recent application cycle.
Organizations that receive funding from the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County are required to use the appropriate Cultural Council logos and follow brand usage guidelines, as outlined in the grantee toolkit and the Brand Standards Manual for Grant Recipients. Logos and usage guidelines are also available to download here.
If you have questions about this grant program, the Cultural Council’s Grants Department is happy to help:
[email protected] | (561) 214-8087
Resources for Category C-II Grantees
Application Toolkit
Includes application guidelines, budget materials, allowable expenses and restrictions, definitions, FAQs, and application training materials.
Grantee Toolkit
Contracts, reimbursement and reporting forms, amendment requests, brand standards, and training materials for funded organizations.
Grants Portal
Access the online system to apply for grants, submit reports, manage contracts, and track your organization’s grant activity.