Funding Arts Broward (FAB) has announced its most impactful funding cycle to date, awarding a record-breaking $405,000 in grants to 56 exceptional arts and cultural programs across Broward County. This achievement underscores FAB’s steadfast commitment to enriching the local arts community and supporting a vibrant creative ecosystem.
To celebrate, FAB will host its 2026 Grant Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception -presented by JP Morgan Private Bank – on Thursday, May 8 from 5 – 7 p.m.at the historic Bonnet House Museum and Gardens in Fort Lauderdale. The evening will include cocktails and lite bites al fresco amid the lush, oceanside setting. Guests will be treated to live mini performances and artistic vignettes from grantees including Hued Songs, Florida Children’s Theatre, Volta Music Foundation, Island City Stage, Brazilian Voices and Japan Arts, offering a glimpse into the rich creativity fostered by FAB’s support.
“Thanks to the unwavering commitment of our FAB members, SPARK campaign donors, and generous corporate sponsors, we’re proud to award our largest grant pool ever,” said Mary Riedel, President of Funding Arts Broward. “This milestone is a testament to the collective power of our arts advocates and our shared mission to elevate and sustain the arts in Broward County.”
This past April, FAB’s 2026 Grants Committee reviewed $625,750 in funding requests from new applicants. Following a highly competitive review process, 65% of the total funds requested were awarded, reflecting both the high caliber of submissions and the growing demand for arts funding in the region.
2026 FAB Grant Recipients by Discipline:
Theatre – $92,800 (10 Programs):
Art Prevails Project, Developing Dreams Foundation, Fantasy Theatre Factory, Florida Children’s Theatre, Inside Out Theatre Company, Island City Stage, New City Players, Plays of Wilton, Slow Burn Theatre Company, Thinking Cap Theatre
Dance – $34,600 (4 Programs):
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida, Dance NOW! Miami, Fort Lauderdale Children’s Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet
Music – $134,600 (18 Programs):
Brazilian Voices, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Chopin Foundation, Embrace Music Foundation, Florida Grand Opera, Florida Singing Sons, Florida Youth Orchestra, Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, Gold Coast Jazz Society, Hued Songs, Japan Arts/Fushu Daiko, Master Chorale of South Florida, Seraphic Fire, South Florida Chamber Ensemble, South Florida Pride Bands, South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of the Americas, The Girl Choir of South Florida
Visual and Film – $38,000 (5 Programs):
Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, ArtServe, Coral Springs Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, NSU Museum of Art
Arts Education – $105,000 (19 Programs):
Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Coral Springs Museum of Art, Evolutionary Arts Life Foundation, Fantasy Theatre Factory, Florida Children’s Theatre, Florida Grand Opera, Florida Youth Orchestra, Florida Singing Sons, Girl Choir of South Florida, Gold Coast Jazz Society, Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts, Master Chorale of South Florida, Miami City Ballet, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Seraphic Fire, South Florida Pride Bands, Symphony of the Americas, Volta Music Foundation
Tickets for FAB Members are $50 per person and $55 for Non Members. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5n83shxj
2026 Reception Sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor: JP Morgan Private Bank and Scott & Renee Johnson
- Entertainment Sponsor: Berger Singerman
- Catering Sponsor: Silverman Schermer
- Grantee Sponsors: Community Foundation of Broward, David Jobin and Angel Burgos
About Funding Arts Broward (FAB)
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) is a dynamic, privately funded non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the arts in Broward County. Established in 2003 by local artist and philanthropist Francie Bishop Good, along with 74 other committed arts supporters, FAB aims to sustain and enrich the arts through strategic grant-making and program development including; impactful performing arts programs, visual arts initiatives, public art projects, and arts education efforts. Since its inception, FAB has awarded over $5.4 million in grants, championing arts advocacy and supporting a vibrant cultural landscape in the community. Through its ongoing efforts, FAB continues to play a pivotal role in fostering creativity and access to the arts for all residents of Broward County.
