Art Culture and Entertainment

ACE Full Operating Grant (General Operating Support Grant)

Who can apply: Open to arts, cultural, and entertainment 501(c)(3) organizations in Escambia County that have been in existence for at least 24 months. Eligibility is determined in a two-step process and approved case-by-case by the ACE Board. One application per grant year; friend organizations may apply only in lieu of the parent organization.

Deadline: Eligibility Checklist due July 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. CT; full applications due August 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. CT; panel review September 3, 2026; board vote September 8, 2026.