Alachua County, Florida Art Tag Grant Program Application Fiscal Year 2027 - RFA 27-109-LC
Alachua County Board of County CommissionersCounty · FL- Due
- Jul 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Gina Peebles
- (352) 538-8265
The 30-second brief
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC), announces the 2026/2027 Arts Tag grant program, totaling $14,000 funded by Visit Gainesville and State of the Arts license plate sales. The program provides financial support up to $3,000 for individual artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit arts organizations, and up to $5,000 with a 1:1 match for the cities of Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, LaCrosse, Micanopy, Newberry, and Waldo for public art projects. Grant funds support allowable expenses such as visual art supplies, music supplies, advertising, studio time, printing, costumes, and equipment incurred between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. Applications are due by July 31, 2026, via the County Public Portal, and are evaluated based on criteria including artistic discipline, work samples, grant funding usage, and children's programming focus.
Artistic Discipline Question (10 points), Artistic Work Samples (25 points), Grant Funding Usage (40 points), Why Alachua County Should Fund Grant (5 points), Focus on Children's Programming (10 points), Budget (10 points), Visit Gainesville, Alachua County FL Question (10 points)
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Summary
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Arts Council of Alachua County (ACAC), announces the 2026/2027 Arts Tag grant program, totaling $14,000 funded by Visit Gainesville and State of the Arts license plate sales.
The program provides financial support up to $3,000 for individual artists, artist collaborators, and not-for-profit arts organizations, and up to $5,000 with a 1:1 match for the cities of Alachua, Archer, Hawthorne, High Springs, LaCrosse, Micanopy, Newberry, and Waldo for public art projects. Grant funds support allowable expenses such as visual art supplies, music supplies, advertising, studio time, printing, costumes, and equipment incurred between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. Applications are due by July 31, 2026, via the County Public Portal, and are evaluated based on criteria including artistic discipline, work samples, grant funding usage, and children's programming focus.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Art_Grant_Budget_031326.pdf
- Corporate Resolution
- Drug Free Workplace certification
- Conflict of Interest statement
- Acknowledgement of Requirements
- Authorization and Certification
- Attestation to Original Work
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Reported agency
- Alachua County, Florida
Questions about this RFO
How do I respond to this RFO from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty. For questions, contact Gina Peebles.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFO?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County Board of County Commissioners in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFO submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Gina Peebles at (352) 538-8265. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Artistic Discipline Question (10 points), Artistic Work Samples (25 points), Grant Funding Usage (40 points), Why Alachua County Should Fund Grant (5 points), Focus on Children's Programming (10 point..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Alachua County Board of County Commissioners regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFO?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Art_Grant_Budget_031326.pdf, Corporate Resolution, Drug Free Workplace certification, Conflict of Interest statement, Acknowledgement of Requirements, Authorization and Certification, Attestation to O. Review the full document from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.