ABOUT CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ARTS & CULTURE ANNOUNCES 2025 FUNDING DEADLINE

Each year, Fulton County invests in nonprofit organizations to ensure its citizens have access to a wide array of rich arts experiences. The Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture (FCAC) is pleased to announce funding opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 for the 2025 funding cycle. Eligible applicants include Fulton County-based artists, arts and cultural nonprofits, community-based nonprofit organizations, public schools, colleges, universities, and municipalities.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for service contracts that support arts programming taking place from January 1 through December 31, 2025, in alignment with FCAC’s mission to provide access, participation, and appreciation of the arts for all Fulton County residents.

The Contracts for Services (CFS) Program provides unrestricted general operating and project support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, arts and culture organizations, cultural institutions, colleges, universities, and government units that produce or present ongoing public arts programming. Funded programs should reflect Fulton County’s cultural diversity, captivate audiences of all ages, stimulate neighborhood growth, support economic development, and provide jobs.

CFS award recipients are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Artistic merit

• Organizational effectiveness

• Accessibility

• Fiscal Management

• Service to the community and field

• Planning

• Leadership Capability

• Project and Program Clarity

Recipients are selected through a comprehensive review process by an advisory panel of professionals representing all artistic disciplines. Funded programs are projected to serve more than five million Fulton County residents. Community-based arts organizations are encouraged to apply annually for participation in the CFS Program. Applications are reviewed by FCAC staff, the Fulton County Arts Council, and the Allocations Committee to ensure alignment with Fulton County’s strategic goal: “All People's Lives Are Culturally and Recreationally Enriched.” Final funding decisions are submitted to the Board of Commissioners. The funding awarded works in conjunction with corporate and foundation sponsorships to help maintain a vibrant arts community in Fulton County.

Important Program Requirements:

New applicants must register for a Fulton County vendor code as the first step in the application process using the vendor self-service system. Applications without a confirmed vendor code will be ineligible for funding.

Returning applicants should complete an annual update of their vendor information, including address and contact details, in the self-registration system. All applicants should contact the purchasing department to confirm that all required business documents have been received. Access the vendor self-service site at: www.fultonvendorselfservice.co.fulton.ga.us.

Applicants approved for funding who have unresolved fiscal agent issues at the time of contract will forfeit their award.

Things to Remember:

Deadlines for submitting accurate and complete applications and final reports will be strictly enforced.

Organizations interested in applying should review the guidelines at www.fultonarts.org and contact CFS staff early in the planning process to verify eligibility. Staff are available to assist throughout the application process.

Applications must be submitted via WebGrants by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date. Late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed by the panel.

2024 Contracts for Services Award Recipients

Fulton County Awards $3 Million in Funding to the Arts Nonprofits Community

The CFS program supports arts and cultural activities that provide opportunities for life-long learning and participation in the arts. During its meeting on July 10, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved to award $3 million in funding to arts community Arts nonprofits through the Department of Arts & Culture.

Funding ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 is awarded through the Contracts for Services (CFS) program to provide essential funding support for 172 non-profit organizations, public entities, and individual artists. Recipients will provide contracted services including art classes, workshops, master classes, residencies, festivals, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and activities proposed to occur between January 1 and December 31, 2024.