The Artist Micro Credit Program is designed to assist Broward-based practicing, professional, and emerging artists, to advance their work and careers. A premise of the program is that “gaps” exist in traditional lending markets and that some creditworthy artists, and their artistic businesses, cannot qualify for financing. This program provides assistance to eligible individual artists and arts-related businesses, who cannot obtain funding from conventional sources.
| Preparing the Application for Submission |
1. Original Application – The “original” application means the form bearing the original signature(s) in blue ink of the person who prepared the application.
Download (PDF) version of application
2. One (1) copy for the review panel - Application and support attachment material may be placed in pocket folders, but a heavy staple or binder clip in the upper left corner is sufficient. All support materials must be packaged with each copy of the application. Read application requirements
3. Application processing fee - A fee is charged to cover the cost of handling an application and credit investigation relating to the loan application. Please enclosed a check, or money order, made payable to the: South Florida Regional Planning Council.
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Application fee for artists that have completed the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI): Please include $50 (non-refundable).
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Application fee for artists that have not completed the Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI): Please include $125 (non-refundable).
| Artist Micro-Credit Program Application Check List |
A complete loan application - Cash flow projection
- Business Plan and all attachments
- Proof of Income- with the Original Application (PDF), a copy of IRS Form 1040 from previous year
- Application processing fee
Return Completed Application and Attachments to:
Broward Cultural Division
Grants Section Administrator
100 South Andrews Avenue, 6th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1829
For more information about the Artist Micro Credit Program and the Artist as an Entrepreneurial Institute contact:
James Shermer, Grants Administrator
Broward Cultural Division
100 South Andrews Avenue, 6th Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-1829
954-357-7502 ● 954-357-5769 Fax
jshermer@broward.org
Cheryl D. Cook, Economic Development Specialist
cherylc@sfrpc.com
Joyce Hall, Financial Specialist
South Florida Regional Planning Council
3440 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 140
Hollywood, FL 33020
954- 985-4416 ● 954-985-4417 Fax
jhall@sfrpc.com
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