Fulton County Announces Funding Opportunities for the 2025 Contracts for Services Funding Cycle

Contracts for Services 2024 Funding

Fulton County Announces Funding Opportunities for the 2025 Contracts for Services Funding Cycle

November 04, 2024

As part of their commitment to creative industries, Fulton County Arts & Culture (FCAC) is pleased to announce funding opportunities for the 2025 Contracts for Services (CFS) funding cycle.

Funding awards ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 are available for Fulton County based artists, non-profit arts, organizations, non-profit cultural institutions, colleges and universities, schools, municipalities, and community based non-profit organizations in the form of essential project support.

Each year, Fulton County invests in non-profit organizations to ensure that Fulton County citizens enjoy a wide array of rich arts experiences.

“With the support of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Arts Council, and the CFS Staff, the goal is to increase access to cultural enrichment and provide resources for artists and arts organizations to succeed,” said Arts & Culture Director David Manuel. “Our program mission is to not only provide accessibility for all County residents, but to also search for opportunities to expand cultural opportunities throughout Fulton County.”

The Contracts for Services (CFS) Program provides unrestricted general operating and project support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, arts & culture organizations, cultural institutions, colleges, and universities, as well as units of government that produce or present ongoing arts programming for the general public. Award recipients present programs that reflect the cultural diversity of the County, captures the imagination of adults, families, and youth, invigorates neighborhood growth, and supports economic development.

Applications for 2025 funding will be available from Monday, November 4 until Friday, January 17, 2025. Applications must be completed and submitted through the WebGrants system: http://fulton.dullestech.net. First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop or consult with the CFS program staff before applying. Recorded webinars will be accessible on the FCAC website.

Key Details to Remember:

  • The application and final report deadlines are strictly enforced. Late applications will not be eligible for review.
  • Applicants should consult the guidelines at www.fultonarts.org and connect with CFS staff early in the process to confirm eligibility.
  • Completed applications must be submitted through WebGrants by 11:59 p.m. on January 17, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.
  • Funded projects will take place between January 1 and December 31, 2025.

To assist potential applicants, FCAC will offer a series of virtual workshops to cover the FY2025 guidelines and application process

For more information, including virtual workshop dates and registration details, please visit www.fultonarts.org or contact the FCAC office at 404-612-5780.