Cultural Tourism Development Fund:
Major Institutions (Cat. B)

The Cultural Tourism Development Fund: Major Institutions is a biennial grant program. It is open to Palm Beach County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations with annual operating revenues of at least 1.175 million to fund marketing and program expenses associated with performances, exhibitions and cultural events.

First time applicants and individuals new to the grant process must contact staff and attend a mandatory workshop for training and technical assistance prior to completing the application.

View the FY2017-18 grant recipients and amounts here »

Please check back in December 2018 for information on the next grant application period.

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*To request any forms in a different format, or if you have specific questions about this grant program, please contact the Cultural Council Grants Department: grants@palmbeachculture.com

Application Toolkit

  1. Application Guidelines
  2. 2017/18 Application Training Webinar for Categories B and CII
  3. Application
  4. Exhibits B1-3
  5. Exhibit C
  6. Contracts Schedule of Events 16/17
  7. Definitions
  8. Training Agreement Letter
  9. 2016/17 Contract Signing Training Video
  10. Apply Online
  11. Online Application FAQs

Grantee Toolkit

  1. Exhibit B1 (Contract)
  2. Grant Process Schedule (Cat. B and C-II)
  3. 2016/17 Category B/C-II Reimbursement Training Webinar
  4. Reimbursement Guidelines 2016/17
  5. Reimbursement Cover Sheet
  6. Summary of Expenses
  7. Program and Budget Amendment Request
  8. Formula for Calculating Hourly Rate | Hourly Rate Calculator
  9. Employee Payroll Worksheet (80 hr)
  10. Mileage Reimbursement Form: 2016
  11. Average Daily Hotel Room Rates
  12. Interim Report Data
  13. Final Report Income/Expense
  14. Final Report Training Webinar
  15. 2015-16 Executive Summary

Training Videos