Bright Idea Sponsorships
We see the arts through a different lens in The Palm Beaches. That’s why we’re known as Florida’s Cultural Capital®. This sponsorship program is funded by the Tourist Development Council (TDC) to support and grow the cultural sector in a new way.
Nonprofit organizations in The Palm Beaches can apply for annual sponsorship in three categories designed to encourage creative ideas that will engage and inspire visitors and residents. Sponsorships will provide funding for *NEW marketing activations, large events or festivals, and special programming related to MOSAIC, The Palm Beaches’ signature month of arts and culture in May. Sponsorships will be offered in two cycles.
*New is defined as a program that has been in existence for up to three (3) years at the time of application submission.
Note: This is a separate program from the biennial tourism grants already offered by the Cultural Council.
SPONSORSHIP TIMELINES & DEADLINES
2026-2027 Cycle
Applications open: June 8, 2026
Applications due: July 20, 2026
Awardees notified: September 2026
Sponsored events would take place October 2026 – September 2027
2027 Spring/Summer Cycle*
Applications open: December 14, 2026
Applications due: January 25, 2027
Awardees notified: March 2027
Sponsored events would take place May 2027 – September 2027
*MOSAIC sponsorship only open during this cycle
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES
- Marketing Activation – Sponsorships up to $100,000 are available to large cultural organizations (operating budgets above $1.1 million) to execute a cultural activation in a target market (see eligibility for more details).
- Special Event or Festival – Sponsorships up to $50,000 are available to organizations of any size to create a new event or festival within Palm Beach County. Events/festivals should demonstrate a high standard of excellence and the potential to attract large audiences.
- MOSAIC Programming – Sponsorships up to $30,000 are available to organizations of any size to create new programming in the month of May timed to MOSAIC (Month of Shows, Art, Ideas, & Culture).
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM GOALS
- To increase awareness about arts and culture in The Palm Beaches – Florida’s Cultural Capital®.
- To inspire cultural travel and drive hotel room nights by visitors.
- To build awareness amongst residents about arts programming “in your own backyard” and the importance of cultural tourism.
- To continue to grow the annual MOSAIC promotion so that The Palm Beaches is a must-visit destination in May.
Timelines subject to change. Please continue monitoring this page for updates.
APPLICATION TRAINING
Interested applicants are encouraged to watch this presentation led by Associate Vice President of Grants Vicky Jackson on how to apply for the 2026-2027 Bright Ideas Sponsorships.
Download the sponsorship application toolkit, including eligibility guidelines and a budget template to help prepare your submission.