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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
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SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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45.069
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State Project Title:
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America 250 Florida Grants
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Agency:
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Department of State and Secretary of State
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Program:
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Division of Arts and Culture
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Budget Entity:
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Cultural Affairs/45500300
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Specific Appropriation:
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$0 funding in FY 26-27
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Appropriation Category:
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100123-G/A Special Cat America 250
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Related CFDA Code:
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Authorization:
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265.286 F.S.
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Objectives:
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In 2026, Florida and the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In December 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 24-267, which directed the Department of State to promote and encourage, among other things:
* Civic, cultural, and historic education facilitating public understanding of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, the origin and meaning of inalienable rights, American's triumph in the Revolutionary War, the meaning of "E Pluribus Unum," and America's "Charters of Freedom"
* Awareness of the necessity and virtue in preserving self-government; or
* Honoring of veterans of all generations who have served and sacrificed to preserve freedom in America and around the world.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Local Government; Non-Profit
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Restrictions:
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Funds awarded through this program may be used in accordance with the America 250 Florida Grant Guidelines, and a Grant Award Agreement which details how the grant funds may be applied to the grant assisted work. Funds may not be used to lobby the legislature or judicial branch or any state agency.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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A pre-application notice was posted on the program webpage https://dos.fl.gov/cultural/grants/grant-programs/america-250-florida-grants/, and shared via both the Division of Arts and Culture and Division of Historical Resources websites. Notification of the solicitation was also electronically mailed to a list of prospective applicant organizations with contact information maintained in both Divisions' Grants Mailing Lists.
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Application Procedures:
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Applicants applied to the program by submitting the America 250 Florida Grant Application via the DOS Online Grants System (dosgrants.com).
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Award Procedures:
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The department developed program guidelines and received 400 applications and submitted a list of 26 projects to utilize the additional funding to the Legislative Budget Commission per the GAA proviso.
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Deadlines:
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America 250 Florida applications were due August 6, 2025.
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From the funds in Specific Appropriation 2949, $1,000,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund was provided for grants related to America 250 and the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. These funds were held in reserve. The department was authorized to submit a budget amendment by September 15 to the Legislative Budget Commission pursuant to chapter 216, Florida Statutes, for the release of funds. The Legislative Budget Commission met on September 12, 2025 and approved the budget amendment submitted by the department.
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Information Contact:
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Florida Department of State
Division of Arts and Culture
R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
(850) 245-6470
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Web Address:
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https://dos.fl.gov/cultural
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