The Broward Arts Campaign (BAC) encourages cultural organizations to apply for funds that will help them recover from a challenging 2020-21
In an effort to help “bring back the arts to our community” after a very challenging18 months for this industry, Business for the Arts of Broward announces the launch of the Broward Arts Campaign (BAC), a new initiative that will help build an immediate source of funds for Broward’s cultural organizations and focus on leveraging corporate dollars in support of the arts. BAC was developed as a collaboration between Business for the Arts of Broward, Broward County’s Cultural Division,Community Foundation of Broward,Broward Workshop and Rosemary Duffy Larson Trust for the benefit of the Broward Arts Community.
All arts lovers, entrepreneurs, businesses and those who care about the arts are encouraged to donate online(website). All funds collected during the BAC will benefit small and mid-sized arts nonprofits and be granted in the form of unrestricted general operating dollars. All donations are tax deductible, and 100% of donations will be distributed to local cultural organizations, through a grant making process.
Non-profit organizations whose primary mission is arts and culture are eligible to apply for unrestricted $5,000 grant awards. Applications are open now through November 12th. Funds will be awarded to the top scoring applicants by December 20thand at least 20 recipients will receive funds. To apply as a nonprofit and review eligibility criterion, visit www.bfabroward.org/donate-to-bfa/bring-arts-bac/apply-for-funding/
For additional information and to donate to the fund, visit www.bfabroward.org/donate-to-bfa/bring-arts-bac/.
About Business for the Arts of Broward
Business for the Arts of Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit www.Facebook.com/BFABroward or www.bfabroward.org.
About Broward Workshop
Broward Workshop is a private, not for profit, nonpartisan business organization that was founded 40 years ago and whose membership consists of chief decision makers of more than 100 of Broward County’s major businesses and professions. Through the workshop, business leaders help to facilitate positive solutions to critical issues and to serve as a catalyst to encourage cooperative county-wide efforts between stakeholders working for specific, long-range common goals.
About the Community Foundation of Broward
The Community Foundation of Broward provides community leadership, fosters bold philanthropy and builds permanent resources to tackle Broward’s big challenges – today and forever. The Community Foundation partners with families, individuals and organizations to create charitable Funds that make life better in Broward. 489 charitable Funds represent more than $260 million in assets, distributing $145 million in grants over the past 37 years.
Broward Cultural Division, the County’s local arts agency, enhances the community’s cultural environment through the development of the arts with grants, public art, education, advocacy and events.
