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ActiveSt. Johns Cultural Council · 2026

Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants

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Agency: St. Johns Cultural Council
Funding: $1,500
Deadline: October 1, 2026 (3 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Individual artists or arts organizations residing or based in St. Johns County.

About This Grant

Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants is sponsored by St. Johns Cultural Council. Provides funding for artist professional development and arts, culture, and heritage projects in St.

Johns County, Florida.

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JOHNS CULTURAL COUNCIL Tommy Bledsoe “STATE OF THE ARTS” GRANTS Originally the State of the Arts Grant Program, in 2025 the Cultural Council renamed the grants to honor Tommy Bledsoe, a long-time St. Johns Cultural Council Board member, SOTA Grant Committee Chair, local musician, arts educator and creative evangelist. **The St.

Johns Cultural Council Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts (SOTA) Grant Program** annually funds grants for artist professional development and arts, culture, and heritage projects in St. Johns County, Florida. For the 2026-2027 cycle, the Cultural Council is awarding a total of $12,000 – eight $1,500 grants – to individual artists or arts organizations.

Applicants must be individuals residing or organizations based in St. Johns County. The application opens October 1, 2026.

The grant process is competitive and not every application will receive funding. There is no matching requirement and the application and reporting requirements are designed to minimize time of completion.

Nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and public schools may apply for funds to support new or expanded programs in disciplines including arts in education; music, dance, folk arts, humanities, literature, film, theatre and musical theatre; visual arts; or the collection or exhibition of cultural or artistic works. Individual artists may also apply for grants to fund professional development.

Proposals are evaluated for quality, impact and originality. Applicants must be St. Johns County residents or organizations based in St.

Johns County. All grant activities, other than artist professional development, must take place within St. Johns County, Florida.

Proposals for activities that reach under-served audiences, provide arts education, and create art in public places will receive priority. The 2026 Tommy Bledsoe SOTA Grant Guidelines will be available September 1, 2026. Please review the 2025 Tommy Bledsoe SOTA Grant Guidelines for information about the basic eligibility requirements.

**Learn about past recipients and their projects:** **2025 (opens in a new tab)–2024 (opens in a new tab) – 2023 (opens in a new tab)– 2022 (opens in a new tab)– 2021 (opens in a new tab) – 2020 (opens in a new tab)– 2019 (opens in a new tab)** * St. Johns Cultural Council Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support 2026-2027 Arts for All Grants * Request for Proposal and Qualifications (RFP): Architectural Services, St.

Augustine Beach Hotel Phase II Renovation * 2026 Haiku Contest Results & Comments 2025 GRANT GUIDELINES (opens in a new tab) **The application period for 2025-2026 SOTA grants is closed. Click the link above to download the 2025/2026 application guidelines for reference. ** Click here for information on SOTA license plates (opens in a new tab).

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_**Only online applications are accepted**_. Download SJCC logo here (opens in a new tab). Download Florida Division of Arts and Culture logo here: Vertical (opens in a new tab) Horizontal (opens in a new tab) 184 San Marco Avenue, St.

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Johns Cultural Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 59-3581209

Eligibility Requirements

Individual artists or arts organizations residing or based in St. Johns County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists or arts organizations residing or based in St. Johns County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants offer?

The current listing shows $1,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

When is the deadline for Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants?

Applications for Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.

Who funds Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants?

Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants is funded by St. Johns Cultural Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Tommy Bledsoe State of the Arts Grants?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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