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Application and Funding Process

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General information about the grant application and funding process.

Albin Polasek

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Regarded as one of the foremost American sculptors of the 20th Century, Czech-born Albin Polasek served nearly 30 years as head of the sculpture department for the Art Institute of Chicago before retiring to Winter Park, Florida in 1949. Polasek…

Secretary Detzner Announces Start of Application Period for Arts and Culture Grants

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Secretary of State Ken Detzner announced today that the application period is open for Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs 2015-2016 grants for general programming, specific projects, and facilities. All applications are due…

Florida Folklife Program Receives Florida Historical Society Award

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Secretary of State's Office, Division of Historical Resources, Division of Historical Resources - Folklife Program

Closed Primary Elections

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Information on Florida's closed primary system

Articles of Incorporation – FL Non-Profit Corporation

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Quickly create a non-profit corporation in Florida by completing the form online.

Precinct-Level Election Results

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Elections results data broken down at the precinct level, going back to 2012.

What is a Prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account?

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Our Prepaid Sunbiz E-File Account is useful for frequent filings. Learn how to set up an account and how to use it.

Specific Cultural Projects

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The Specific Cultural Project (SCP) grant is designed to fund an organization’s cultural project, program, exhibition, or series taking place within the grant period. The grant activities must support the mission of the organization and further the…

Territorial Period

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As a territory of the United States, Florida was particularly attractive to people from the older Southern plantation areas of Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia, who arrived in considerable numbers.

William P. Foster

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William Patrick Foster, recognized as one of the world's most renowned band directors, was the creator and band director of the internationally acclaimed Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching "100" Band for over 50 years. His innovative…

W. Stanley "Sandy " Proctor

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W. Stanley "Sandy" Proctor is a Tallahassee native who has earned a national reputation as a professional sculptor of the highest caliber. The self-taught artist began his career as a painter, but soon was drawn into the 3-D world, sculpting clay,…

Patrick D. Smith

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By any measure, Patrick D. Smith is among the most distinguished and beloved writers on Florida's culture and heritage. His prolific body of work has brought him international acclaim marked by six nominations for the Nobel Prize for Literature and…

Artist Estate and Legacy Planning

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Keeping an artist's legacy alive after their passing can be a difficult proposition. Artists or estates of artists who were prolific in their work during their lives or who may not have received widespread recognition may wish to plan for the…

Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

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Unexpected events happen. Make a plan for disaster preparedness so that your studio or cultural organization is ready for unforeseen circumstances like hurricanes and break-ins.