The Arts Council’s Professional Development for Artists (PDA) Grant Program provides support for specific projects that advance the careers of artists in Hillsborough County.
Artists may apply for up to $2,000 for one of two purposes:
The grant period is January 1- August 31, and artists may apply for up to $2,000. The PDA grant program is reimbursement-based, meaning you must be able to pay for your proposal expenses and receive reimbursement after submitting paid receipts. If you still have questions after reading this page, please contact us at Arts@Hillsboroughcounty.org.
Professional Development for Artists Grant applications will be accepted: July 22 – August 19, 2022
The Grant Panel Review meeting is taking place Thursday, September 22 (details to come). The panel will discuss applications and announce their scores. The review panel meeting is open to the public and all current applicants, and any artists considering applying for a grant in the future, are strongly urged to attend. Additional grant information for FYE2023 applicants can be viewed by clicking here.
More details on what the grant will pay for, who can apply, deadlines, and commonly asked questions.
Arts organizations and artists receiving funding must display the Hillsborough County logo on all promotional materials and give proper credit for funding, as stated in the grant contract, to increase awareness of local funding for the arts and its importance. Artists must display credit for funding on their website, in social media, printed and electronic collateral by displaying the logos and/or a text statement.